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SF08 YJS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,252 mi
Last recorded77,252 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 YJS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,252 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rusting

windscreen washer pipe split under bonnet

Fail 11 Mar 2020 71,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rusting

windscreen washer pipe split under bonnet

Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen washer pipe split underbonnet

Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen washer pipe split underbonnet

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,434 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to canvas)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted across tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted across tread and cracking up badly( not to canvas)

rear suspension springs rusting

slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,434 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to canvas)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted across tread

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted across tread and cracking up badly( not to canvas)

rear suspension springs rusting

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,806 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,806 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,014 miles

exhaust very rusty and middle section clamp loose

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 41,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,994 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,278 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,277 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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SF08 YJS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF08 YJS, 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 SF08 YJS registered?

SF08 YJS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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