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YR08 ZDM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 ZDM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 57,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust backbox surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2026 57,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust backbox surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2025 51,741 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 51,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 41,338 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,185 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,025 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bush mounting splitting a lot and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall sidewall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and breaking up

Fail 4 Jan 2021 32,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bush mounting splitting a lot and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall sidewall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and breaking up

Pass 9 Jan 2020 28,227 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 21,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,687 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 12,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,048 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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YR08 ZDM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR08 ZDM, 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 YR08 ZDM registered?

YR08 ZDM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YR08 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 ZDM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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