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OE08 YTF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,959 mi
Last recorded86,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,917 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield insecure.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,041 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 74,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,165 miles

Exhaust flexi in a poor condition

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting

Offside Rear Tyre splitting

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,262 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 52,062 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2016 52,062 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,970 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 42,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,302 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 35,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 28,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,937 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 20,938 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,009 miles

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

brake fluid low

front discs scored slightly

two bulbs out in high lever

Fail 27 Jun 2011 13,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid low

front discs scored slightly

two bulbs out in high lever

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 YTF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

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

Is OE08 YTF safe to buy?

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