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YR57 YPW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 YPW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,592 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,576 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,367 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% in tailgate (replaced on MOT) (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,231 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,231 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,691 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,257 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,638 miles

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

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

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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YR57 YPW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR57 YPW, 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

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What year was YR57 YPW registered?

YR57 YPW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YR57 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 YPW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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