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YH08 ONS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,242 mi
Last recorded74,242 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ONS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 74,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 74,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,493 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 43,750 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 43,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,145 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,935 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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YH08 ONS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ONS, 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 YH08 ONS registered?

YH08 ONS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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