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YS08 ZTT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ZTT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 137,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 130,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 x 40 x 17 2mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 x 40 x 17 2mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 123,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 215 x 40 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor oil leak

no reverse lights

Fail 22 Jul 2024 123,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 215 x 40 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor oil leak

no reverse lights

Pass 24 Jul 2023 119,355 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 119,350 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,421 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 113,418 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,969 miles

oil leak engine bay

Fail 28 Jul 2021 107,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,668 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,213 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 85,203 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,289 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 79,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,042 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front tyre has splits on inner wall not reaching cords

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,051 miles

offside front tyre has small splits on inside wall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brakediscs are slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brakediscs are slightly worn

n/s and o/s front tyres have shallow cuts in outer sidewalls... not deep enough to reach cords

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 ZTT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZTT, 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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YS08 ZTT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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