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YR08 HNV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,191 mi
Last recorded68,191 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,988 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 54,182 miles

rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 51,032 miles

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 51,032 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,018 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 51,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,156 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 48,156 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,480 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 42,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,568 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,568 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,448 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 29,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

damage nearside front inner wing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,074 miles

damage nearside front inner wing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

nearside rear tyre uneven wear low tread

offside front tyre uneven wear low tread

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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YR08 HNV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR08 HNV, 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 YR08 HNV registered?

YR08 HNV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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