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M208 YHF

1995 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,601 mi
Last recorded69,601 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 YHF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 69,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside obligatory mirror missing

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

None obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 67,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

None obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nsf outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of mounting point

Fail 17 Jan 2015 65,358 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

nsf outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of mounting point

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,903 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2014 63,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,291 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 732,480 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,638 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2012 58,637 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,620 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 56,620 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,242 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 54,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,978 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 49,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,814 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 46,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,089 miles

offside rear shocksbsorber

Fail 10 Feb 2006 44,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearsside rear brake ferraul slight corsion

offside brake ferrual slight corrion

slight play offside trackrod

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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M208 YHF is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 85,851 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 M208 YHF, 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 31 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M208 YHF registered?

M208 YHF is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M208 YHF shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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