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YS08 HPE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HPE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,592 miles

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

Minor corrosion to rear axle and coil springs

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Minor corrosion to rear axle and coil springs

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 98,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

hand brake nearly at full travel

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel

Fail 30 Jan 2019 92,031 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,812 miles

O/s/r tyre perished on sidewall with uneven tread wear

Fail 11 Jan 2017 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre perished on sidewall with uneven tread wear

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,828 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 44,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,938 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 HPE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

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

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