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SH08 YJA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,007 mi
Last recorded30,007 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 27,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,041 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 25,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs worn & pitted to excess...

full underside of the vehicle i.e floor area ... could not be checked due to plastic floor covers ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills have been checked, applied finger and thumb pressure as per the m.o.t manual ..

Fail 16 May 2011 12,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs worn & pitted to excess...

full underside of the vehicle i.e floor area ... could not be checked due to plastic floor covers ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills have been checked, applied finger and thumb pressure as per the m.o.t manual ..

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 YJA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJA, 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

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What year was SH08 YJA registered?

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

Is SH08 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 YJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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