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DE58 XYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 XYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,541 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 71,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 67,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 62,569 miles

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

Park brake travel almost maxxed

Fail 4 Dec 2021 62,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Rear brakes lagging (1.2.1 (d))

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

Park brake travel almost maxxed

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,865 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 57,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 58,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,021 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 49,019 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,283 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall (not down to ply/cords)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 47,283 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall (not down to ply/cords)

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

hand brake adjustment

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 44,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,889 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,608 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 20,236 miles

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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DE58 XYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE58 XYS, 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 DE58 XYS registered?

DE58 XYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is DE58 XYS safe to buy?

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