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GU58 YTW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YTW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 79,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 79,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level above maximum

Fail 5 Aug 2025 78,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level above maximum

Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,246 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,213 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal slight travel

Fail 20 Jul 2023 72,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in inner rack joint

Fail 4 Aug 2022 69,688 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,281 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2021 67,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,711 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2020 65,707 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2019 64,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,679 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak gearbox?

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 46,238 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perished and close to limit

Fail 18 Jul 2015 41,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished and close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2014 34,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,922 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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GU58 YTW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU58 YTW, 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 GU58 YTW registered?

GU58 YTW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is GU58 YTW safe to buy?

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