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SY08 YBJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,545 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 113,212 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 105,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 Tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 Tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,262 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

centre upper stop lamp not lighting

osf headlamp aim pattern faint

Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,262 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre upper stop lamp not lighting

osf headlamp aim pattern faint

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,025 miles

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

center brake light inop

front wipers worn

Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,025 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center brake light inop

front wipers worn

Pass 24 May 2014 75,397 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 75,397 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 72,514 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 61,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,803 miles

Offside Rear 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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SY08 YBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY08 YBJ, 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 SY08 YBJ registered?

SY08 YBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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