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YS08 WLD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,520 mi
Last recorded208,520 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 WLD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 208,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 204,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 200,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 196,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 189,072 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 181,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 172,794 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 163,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 152,192 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,459 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 140,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 125,737 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,348 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,364 miles

O/S handbrake mechanism does not fully return to its 'off' possition

Fail 28 Aug 2012 81,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

O/S handbrake mechanism does not fully return to its 'off' possition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,223 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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YS08 WLD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS08 WLD, 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 YS08 WLD registered?

YS08 WLD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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