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GU58 YUD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,386 mi
Last recorded60,386 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YUD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 60,386 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 60,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,420 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 2 Dec 2024 58,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 56,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 56,244 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe Felix (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,244 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake high

Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,125 miles

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

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

hand brake slightly high

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,216 miles

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

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

long travel on park brake

Fail 10 Nov 2020 50,216 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

long travel on park brake

Pass 24 May 2019 46,698 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 46,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,769 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge - almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge - almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,650 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,246 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

wipers juddery

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,410 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 YUD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

GU58 YUD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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