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YS08 XVM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,798 mi
Last recorded89,798 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 89,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 20 Feb 2021 89,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,696 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,871 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,390 miles

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

Slight brake fluctuation detected on offside front

Windscreen damage out of drivers view of the road at nearside lower

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,126 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner

Radiator leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,736 miles

both rear shock absorber sleeves insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2015 56,736 miles

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

both rear shock absorber sleeves insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres scrubbed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,499 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,191 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 22,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,548 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

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

Is YS08 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 XVM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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