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FL58 YFV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,343 mi
Last recorded118,343 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YFV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 118,343 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 113,903 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,937 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,740 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 104,740 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,536 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,585 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,697 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 55,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats on both rear seats.

fr and rear tyres - slight side wall damage

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 23,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,176 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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FL58 YFV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FL58 YFV, 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 FL58 YFV registered?

FL58 YFV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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