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YP08 XVV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 XVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,629 miles

BACK box exhaust corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 94,484 miles

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

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

BACK box exhaust corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,927 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,747 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,749 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,075 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 45,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 17,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 17,707 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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YP08 XVV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP08 XVV, 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 YP08 XVV registered?

YP08 XVV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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