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SH08 YBW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YBW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,046 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,178 miles

Off side rear tyre side wall slight damage.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,178 miles

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

Off side rear tyre side wall slight damage.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,039 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 49,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 49,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 36,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,276 miles

Damage to n/s/f inner wheel arch cover

Fail 14 May 2011 23,276 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Damage to n/s/f inner wheel arch cover

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 YBW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH08 YBW?

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What year was SH08 YBW registered?

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

Is SH08 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 YBW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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