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YS08 DFE

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,341 mi
Last recorded105,341 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 DFE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,341 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

water pump leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus tyre is cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 97,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus tyre is cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 89,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,444 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 74,238 miles

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,127 miles

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

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 62,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,940 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 37,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,730 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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YS08 DFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS08 DFE, 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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YS08 DFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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