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LV58 YCG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,912 mi
Last recorded120,912 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 YCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 120,912 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 120,911 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,537 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,662 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,303 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,992 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,281 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

TOPPED UP THE ENGINE WATER LEVEL WHICH WAS VERY LOW

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,995 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,158 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Rear tyres outer tread cracking

Slight damage to nearside rear and offside front tyre outer walls

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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LV58 YCG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV58 YCG, 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 LV58 YCG registered?

LV58 YCG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is LV58 YCG safe to buy?

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