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YS08 HKO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,674 mi
Last recorded103,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 103,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 103,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded - back box

Fail 8 Jul 2021 85,646 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded - back box

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside

Offside Rear tyre on 2-3mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded (back box)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 49,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe sleeve (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe sleeve (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded (back box)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,464 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 35,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 17,530 miles

All brake discs surface corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2012 17,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 82,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,818 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 HKO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS08 HKO, 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 HKO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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