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YP08 LFW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,276 mi
Last recorded162,276 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 162,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,305 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 151,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,900 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front slightly fluctuation

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 135,900 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front slightly fluctuation

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,875 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front disc slightly fluctuation

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes need attention

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 126,864 miles

both front brake disc backing plates corroding

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both rear coil springs corroding

centre section exhaust clamp loose

nearside rear brake disc pitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2019 126,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake disc backing plates corroding

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both rear coil springs corroding

centre section exhaust clamp loose

nearside rear brake disc pitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,800 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,233 miles

rear tyres starting to crack between tread formations

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,233 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s repeater lense missing

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres starting to crack between tread formations

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 81,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,447 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,981 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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YP08 LFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP08 LFW, 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 YP08 LFW registered?

YP08 LFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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