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YR08 XHD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 126,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,973 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2022 116,972 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front inner rack has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 103,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front inner rack has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,440 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,242 miles

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

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

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 XHD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

YR08 XHD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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