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YC08 HPN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HPN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,660 miles

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

Generall underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 113,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 112,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,529 miles

both front tyres are worn

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,203 miles

rear seats and belts not checked due to car being loaded

Fail 17 Apr 2021 106,203 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box heavily corroded

rear seats and belts not checked due to car being loaded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,343 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod end worn

Fail 13 Mar 2020 104,317 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod end worn

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking up (outer casing only, exhaust still functional)

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,254 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,453 miles

slight deterioration in rear exhaust unit

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 45,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deterioration on rear silencer

Pass 19 May 2012 38,357 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,423 miles

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 HPN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YC08 HPN, 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 YC08 HPN registered?

YC08 HPN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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