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YT08 LBK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 LBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 98,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,669 miles

Both rear bump stops and dirt covers are defective

Oil leak, but not excessive Various slight engine oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 94,667 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear bump stops and dirt covers are defective

Oil leak, but not excessive Various slight engine oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

The engine oil level is above max

Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 81,596 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,242 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,873 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 63,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,496 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 LBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT08 LBK, 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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YT08 LBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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