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SH08 YCP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,436 mi
Last recorded114,436 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YCP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 114,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,302 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 112,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing in side edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 87,599 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing in side edges

n/s/r inner position light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,042 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,569 miles

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 YCP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

SH08 YCP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is SH08 YCP safe to buy?

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