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YP08 WUA

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 WUA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 139,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,431 miles

Offside Front coil spring very rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2022 124,430 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer fiexi brake pipe clip securing clip missing

Offside Front coil spring very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,044 miles

Nearside Front Wing deteriorating, not likely to cause injury at time of test.

Offside Rear Damper gaiter insecure, bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Damper gaiter insecure, bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both damper gaiters insecure.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 97,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both damper gaiters insecure.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,451 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower engine under shield slightly damaged

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

Rear Upper both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2019 87,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wiring catching tyre and likely to snag and detach (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower engine under shield slightly damaged

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

Rear Upper both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose not secured in retaining bracket with clip etc

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,780 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 82,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,190 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,366 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,838 miles

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

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)

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

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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YP08 WUA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP08 WUA, 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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YP08 WUA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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