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EA08 BYH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BYH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 112,410 miles

1. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 3. Engine management light is on.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,046 miles

1. Hand brake travel on limit

2. Offside hand brake efficiency is low.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,944 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,944 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn.

n/s/r inner side light not working.

wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

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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EA08 BYH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA08 BYH, 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 EA08 BYH registered?

EA08 BYH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is EA08 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 BYH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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