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YL57 OBC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OBC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 91,981 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 91,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,864 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 75,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,361 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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YL57 OBC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL57 OBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL57 OBC?

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What year was YL57 OBC registered?

YL57 OBC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is YL57 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 OBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 OBC have outstanding finance?

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