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HY58 YSE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,230 mi
Last recorded153,230 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 YSE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 153,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 151,805 miles

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 11 Jan 2025 148,963 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 7 Oct 2023 146,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 146,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 131,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,203 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 78,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 59,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,347 miles

Centre brake light partially inoperative.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished/cracked.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,910 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,016 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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HY58 YSE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

HY58 YSE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is HY58 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 YSE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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