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GU58 YUG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,037 mi
Last recorded104,037 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YUG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 104,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system in poor condition

play in o/s/f suspension (top) - slight

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s handbrake lever not fully releasing (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system in poor condition

play in o/s/f suspension (top) - slight

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,189 miles

Both front inner tie rods have borderline play

Passenger front seat backrest does not move when accessing rear

Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner tie rods have borderline play

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger front seat backrest does not move when accessing rear

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,972 miles

Coolant leak Slight leak from rad. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From CAT section to centre section - Brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat does not tilt forward when lever operated - 3DR.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort slightly low at time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside. ()

Slight oil leak from gearbox & power steering.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 83,971 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wiring from battery running up to nearside front inner wing. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Slight leak from rad. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From CAT section to centre section - Brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat does not tilt forward when lever operated - 3DR.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort slightly low at time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside. ()

Slight oil leak from gearbox & power steering.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust sleeve in poor condition and slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level just below minimum level

front exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2018 79,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust sleeve in poor condition and slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level just below minimum level

front exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,421 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 72,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,695 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 57,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,346 miles

front tyres getting low

rear exhaust silencer deteroirated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 39,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,885 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 17,877 miles

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

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

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 YUG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 GU58 YUG, 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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GU58 YUG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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