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SH08 YBF

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 98,093 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen slightly

Offside Front brake discs slightly pitted

rear axle bushes starting to perish slighlty

rear brakes just meet requirements-imbalance across axle 41%

Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,985 miles

nearside front cv joint slightly noisy

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

rear brakes slight fluctuation

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,496 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot weeping grease slightly

front washer jets slightly low

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

rear axle bushes starting to split and perish slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2023 91,496 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front washer jet aim slightly low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre starting to crack slightly

rear main axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,211 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake limited reserve travel.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,734 miles

reversing light inop

Fail 19 Jul 2018 71,731 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern shown (bulb not fitted correctly and adjusters seized) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster siezed (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing light inop

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 59,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,610 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,610 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,578 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,078 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)

childs seat fitted rear centre belt

Fail 16 Jan 2014 40,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

childs seat fitted rear centre belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,882 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 13,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,424 miles

both front tyres very heavily cracked on treads advise to replace

offside front door mirror has been taped on secure at time of test

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 YBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

SH08 YBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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