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YS08 XVE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,563 mi
Last recorded128,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 128,563 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise ()

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2019 122,784 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,264 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 107,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,916 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall,not exposing cords

slight play to both front wiper blade fixings onto wiper arms

Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,756 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall,not exposing cords

slight play to both front wiper blade fixings onto wiper arms

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,276 miles

N/S/f wishbone bush is staring to split

O/S/F wishbone bush is starting to split

Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,535 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,535 miles

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

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

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 XVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

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