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YS08 HPC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,062 mi
Last recorded142,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 142,062 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 142,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 131,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake just through

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jul 2024 131,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake just through

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2023 120,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,306 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,509 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 32,071 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner shoulders

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,940 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge

nearside front tyre has Slight cut on sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,314 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 HPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HPC, 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 YS08 HPC registered?

YS08 HPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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