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YT08 LAO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 LAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,605 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

front tyre only just meet standard.

oil leaks.running fault.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both. (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

front tyre only just meet standard.

oil leaks.running fault.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear bodydamage.offside rear tyre wearing on edges.rear shocks soft.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both. (3.7.B.3)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

offside rear bodydamage.offside rear tyre wearing on edges.rear shocks soft.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,953 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,952 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,396 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 15,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 3,792 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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YT08 LAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT08 LAO, 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 YT08 LAO registered?

YT08 LAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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