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YS08 WLE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 WLE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight missing of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 80,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight missing of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,072 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 62,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 62,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on/missfire

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,859 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake has reduced effort

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake has reduced effort

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,801 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (suspect tracking)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (suspect tracking)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,770 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 39,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 32,407 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,989 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

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 WLE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YS08 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS08 WLE shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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