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HY58 YSC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,298 mi
Last recorded130,298 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 YSC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,801 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside close and offside (1.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

back box corroded

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2021 112,795 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside close and offside (1.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

back box corroded

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,513 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,694 miles

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working top bulb (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,769 miles

Drivers seat belt receiver incomplete.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear slight uneven wear

Fail 29 Jun 2017 72,769 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Drivers seat belt receiver incomplete.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear slight uneven wear

Pass 25 May 2016 59,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 59,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 48,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,299 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 27 Feb 2013 32,983 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape on inner edges

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2013 32,983 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape on inner edges

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2011 23,697 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

oil leak at sump washer area

slight surface rust on exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,697 miles

oil leak at sump washer area

slight surface rust on exhaust

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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HY58 YSC 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 61.1%.

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 HY58 YSC, 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 HY58 YSC registered?

HY58 YSC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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