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EY58 YLK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,516 mi
Last recorded95,516 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 YLK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,516 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 95,512 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,446 miles

centre exhaust joint loose

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake lever fouls arm rest at full travel

o/s/r inner position light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake lever fouls arm rest at full travel

o/s/r inner position light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,721 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hand brake leaver fouls center arm rest at full travel

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,353 miles

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

rear tyres getting close to 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,227 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 35,182 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,394 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 27,394 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EY58 YLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY58 YLK, 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 EY58 YLK registered?

EY58 YLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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