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YR08 XHC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,057 mi
Last recorded139,057 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 139,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 132,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 132,981 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 125,482 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 125,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,370 miles

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

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,929 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,889 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 81,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,458 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 75,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,697 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,919 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 42,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 32,246 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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YR08 XHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YR08 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

YR08 XHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YR08 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 XHC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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