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SH08 YJF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,040 mi
Last recorded111,040 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 111,040 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,244 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 109,243 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,197 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,994 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 92,413 miles

childs seat fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 92,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

childs seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,971 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,011 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 51,011 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn smooth

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2012 30,626 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2011 22,726 miles

front & rear b/discs worn corroded

n/s/r brake binding

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 YJF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YJF, 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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SH08 YJF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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