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YS08 XVC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,529 mi
Last recorded165,529 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 XVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 165,529 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 154,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Major leak from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Fixing bolt missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 149,236 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 149,010 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 143,037 miles

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

steering rack damp, no sign of actual leak during test,

Fail 3 Dec 2019 142,961 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

steering rack damp, no sign of actual leak during test,

Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,701 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker top mount noise

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 129,699 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front shocker top mount noise

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 103,315 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working O/S (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,125 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 98,125 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML is on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,698 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 79,698 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,363 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

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 XVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

YS08 XVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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