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YS08 XVV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,583 mi
Last recorded69,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 XVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,880 miles

offside rear tyre small cracks in tread.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre small cracks in tread.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

cuts to n/s/f sidewall, but no cords showing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 40,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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 XVV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

YS08 XVV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is YS08 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 XVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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