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YR58 LJL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,699 mi
Last recorded136,699 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 LJL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 136,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn inside and outside edges

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inside and outside edges

Fail 29 Nov 2017 136,699 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn inside and outside edges

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inside and outside edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,409 miles

Front Number plate cracked

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,919 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Front Number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

play in inner steering joints

Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

play in inner steering joints

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,696 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 22 Sep 2012 42,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 42,385 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,768 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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YR58 LJL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 YR58 LJL, 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 YR58 LJL registered?

YR58 LJL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 LJL 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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