MOT Status
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128,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel arch trim misaligned
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
coolant leak radiator area
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel arch trim misaligned
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
coolant leak radiator area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs severely worn/lipped
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/shattered (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread On limit for MOT test (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted
Radiators insecure (Bottom supports broken)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust, Reflector insecure (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45-16 90W (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs severely worn/lipped
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/shattered (6.3.1d)
N/S Head lamp loose/insecure (Top mounting broken)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread On limit for MOT test (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted
Radiators insecure (Bottom supports broken)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
rear brakes noisy on application
wheel alignment requires checking due to uneven tyre wear
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
rear brakes noisy on application
wheel alignment requires checking due to uneven tyre wear
Nsr Brake Binding Slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nsr Brake Binding Slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front bumper has damage. radiator and condenser insecure.
small cut in n/s/r sidewall. tyre also showing signs of deteriorating.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front bumper has damage. radiator and condenser insecure.
small cut in n/s/r sidewall. tyre also showing signs of deteriorating.
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s front tyre has cut to outer side wall not down to cords tho and going bold on inner edge
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK58 LJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EK58 LJY, 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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EK58 LJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2008.
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