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FL58 YFW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,221 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 111,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,600 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 104,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn very low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 96,075 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn very low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,191 miles

both ns tyres wearing close to legal limit

front brake discs wearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2022 91,190 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both ns tyres wearing close to legal limit

front brake discs wearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,347 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,888 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,621 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 63,420 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,127 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 57,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to operate seat belt (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,287 miles

Boot full

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2016 48,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Boot full

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and has age cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 46,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2015 42,156 miles

slight smear front wipers

Offside Rear tyre perished & stepped inner edge

exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted

Fail 18 Oct 2015 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished & stepped inner edge

exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted

slight smear front wipers

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,560 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 YFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL58 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

FL58 YFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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