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KY08 YPF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YPF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,361 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

service brake has slight travel at pedal.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,710 miles

Both rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,740 miles

Gearbox noisy in operation

Both front seat belts are slow to retract

Exhaust system rusted

More than normal parking brake lever travel

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

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Offside rear shock absorber showing a reduction in damping effort

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 88,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front seat belts are slow to retract

Exhaust system rusted

Gearbox noisy in operation

More than normal parking brake lever travel

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

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Offside rear shock absorber showing a reduction in damping effort

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,620 miles

both head lamp lens cracking

exhaust weak

hand brake at end of travel

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 3mm and perished in tread

childs seat fitted at time of test

tracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,270 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 56,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 50,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 47,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KY08 YPF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KY08 YPF, 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 KY08 YPF registered?

KY08 YPF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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