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YB08 XHP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,491 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 91,490 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,619 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 84,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,882 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,928 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN ON INNER EDGES. DUE TO A TREAD PATTERN ANOMOLY, THIS IS A BORDERLINE PASS. ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES REPLACED ASAP & STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK CARRIED OUT.

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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YB08 XHP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB08 XHP, 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 YB08 XHP registered?

YB08 XHP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is YB08 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 XHP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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