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SH08 YBN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YBN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,972 miles

screen wash poor

Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

screen wash poor

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,584 miles

both front tyres almost worn to legal limit

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2020 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both front tyres almost worn to legal limit

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 42,777 miles

Front various suspension components arms.shocks etc corroding/rusted

Offside Rear tyre weaing on inner edge

Rear both rear wheels have very slight buckle

Rear exhaust tail box outer skin cover very deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2018 42,772 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excessive/major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding suspect wheelbearing but could not test = too stiff to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged low pressure pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched all over swept aera by worn wiper blades. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front various suspension components arms.shocks etc corroding/rusted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre weaing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Rear exhaust tail box outer skin cover very deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 41,271 miles

Backbox outer shell peeling.

Both rear wheels have a slight buckle.

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 41,271 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Backbox outer shell peeling.

Both rear wheels have a slight buckle.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,957 miles

Both front wiper blades torn but not affecting drivers view

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,193 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 23 Jan 2014 31,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,097 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,815 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 20,642 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 20,642 miles

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

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

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

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 YBN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

SH08 YBN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SH08 YBN safe to buy?

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