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OE08 YPC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,960 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and components corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,299 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp with 3 of 11 led/bulbs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Faint scratches across windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sections of tread area with only 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth at centre of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 89,299 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp with 3 of 11 led/bulbs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Faint scratches across windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sections of tread area with only 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth at centre of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 73,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,306 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 66,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,776 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,876 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,197 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 17,613 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,613 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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OE08 YPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OE08 YPC, 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 OE08 YPC registered?

OE08 YPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is OE08 YPC safe to buy?

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