MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt missing All 3 Rear (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Subframes and sills corroded, rear subframe attachment area corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
advise o/s/r tyre has cuts between treads
advise slight sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
advise o/s/r tyre has cuts between treads
advise slight sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
offside rear brake binding
rear brake discs in poor condition
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH08 YCG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?
SH08 YCG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.
Is SH08 YCG safe to buy?
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