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SH08 YBB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,367 mi
Last recorded125,367 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,448 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 112,448 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,787 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 97,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,334 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 83,334 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,447 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,447 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,228 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,351 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side front sill has jack damage

near side front wheel has kerb damage

vehile has had front end repair poss damage behild bumper

Fail 19 Oct 2011 39,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side front sill has jack damage

near side front wheel has kerb damage

off side front sill has jack damage

vehile has had front end repair poss damage behild bumper

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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SH08 YBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SH08 YBB, 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 SH08 YBB registered?

SH08 YBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 YBB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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