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AK58 YPL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,611 mi
Last recorded136,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YPL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,611 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 136,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,018 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 101,169 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,963 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s head light adjuster broken

Pass 4 Feb 2017 81,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65h15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65h15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65h15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65h15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,029 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,803 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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AK58 YPL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK58 YPL, 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 AK58 YPL registered?

AK58 YPL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is AK58 YPL safe to buy?

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