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YS08 XVJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,688 mi
Last recorded109,688 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

engine managment and epc lamps illuminated on dash

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine managment and epc lamps illuminated on dash

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,414 miles

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

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

engine managment lamp on

exhaust centre and back box outer skin deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

offside rear and centre outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine managment lamp on

exhaust centre and back box outer skin deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

offside rear and centre outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,861 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

oil low on arrival

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front fog lamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

oil low on arrival

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,371 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,253 miles

Front side lights different colours! (LED & tungsten bulbs fitted!)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,246 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 XVJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS08 XVJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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