CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS08 XVY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,497 mi
Last recorded166,497 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 XVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 166,497 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 166,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 153,223 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 153,222 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 140,508 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 140,508 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,426 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 119,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,826 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 118,818 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 118,810 miles

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

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,664 miles

Exhaust noisy No silencers fitted. (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 96,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust noisy No silencers fitted. (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,667 miles

Nearside track rod (inner balljoint) worn

Offside track rod (inner balljoint) worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,668 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,668 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,534 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,534 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,937 miles

Offside Rear 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS08 XVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS08 XVY?

You can check the full history of YS08 XVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS08 XVY registered?

YS08 XVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is YS08 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 XVY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS08 XVY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS08 XVY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.