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YM08 NCD

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,505 mi
Last recorded127,505 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 NCD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/s n/s front tyres have slight cut in side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer exhaust casing corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 109,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer exhaust casing corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust casing corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 106,338 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust casing corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,349 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 99,324 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R O/S/R (possable) faded bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort h/brake low effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,474 miles

Front both brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,674 miles

both front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 48,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 11 May 2012 39,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 33,287 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 NCD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM08 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

YM08 NCD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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