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YC08 HPF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,588 mi
Last recorded90,588 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HPF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 90,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 80,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,772 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 69,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,741 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 64,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,994 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 59,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 56,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 55,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 50,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,962 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front bottom arm bushes required (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick requires discs (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front bottom arm bushes required (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,610 miles

front brakes low

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in both front bottom arm bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,653 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

recomend front wipers and tracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,376 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 30,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2012 19,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,373 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

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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YC08 HPF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC08 HPF, 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 YC08 HPF registered?

YC08 HPF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YC08 HPF safe to buy?

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