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YH08 JFO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,693 mi
Last recorded151,693 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 JFO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 148,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, both rear - cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 148,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, both rear - cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,025 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

front seats dont tilt to allow access to rear seats

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,017 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

front seats dont tilt to allow access to rear seats

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Pass 6 Sep 2018 131,563 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 131,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 116,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2017 116,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,277 miles

damage to screen but not in drivers view

Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,277 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to screen but not in drivers view

Pass 13 Mar 2015
Fail 13 Mar 2015 80,810 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel slight bind

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,718 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

greased metal brake pipes

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

offside rear brake partially seized. advise new rear discs and pads

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,793 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,793 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs poor condition

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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YH08 JFO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YH08 JFO, 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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YH08 JFO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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