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YF08 WKV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 WKV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,483 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 109,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,592 miles

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long little reserve

Fail 1 Aug 2019 103,592 miles

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel long little reserve

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 92,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,489 miles

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

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

UNDER-TRAY FITTED

Fail 11 Aug 2016 77,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play STEERING (TIE-ROD) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (165/7014) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

UNDER-TRAY FITTED

Fail 11 Aug 2016 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 13 Aug 2015 62,793 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 52,573 miles

passenger seat doesnt retract

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 187,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2011 38,237 miles

HANDBRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL HIGH AJUST ASAP

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

upper brake light one segment inop

Pass 10 May 2011 38,237 miles

HANDBRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL HIGH AJUST ASAP

upper brake light one segment inop

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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YF08 WKV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YF08 WKV, 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 YF08 WKV registered?

YF08 WKV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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