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OE08 YPJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YPJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,271 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 124,258 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 117,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 117,102 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 111,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 104,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 94,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake lever little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,064 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 72,064 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,803 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres have un-even wear to inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,966 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre mishapen

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,508 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,445 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YPJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE08 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

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

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