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YM08 NBY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,590 mi
Last recorded116,590 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 NBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 116,590 miles

back box outer casing corroded

exhaust flexi broke but not blowing

Fail 15 Jun 2018 116,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

back box outer casing corroded

exhaust flexi broke but not blowing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,267 miles

Exhaust centre and mid boxes outer skin corroded and peeling

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,267 miles

Exhaust centre and mid boxes outer skin corroded and peeling

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,367 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

backbox deteriated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,882 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 57,311 miles

both rear brake disc corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 57,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear brake disc corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,776 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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YM08 NBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM08 NBY, 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.

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What year was YM08 NBY registered?

YM08 NBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YM08 NBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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