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ML58 YJA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,899 mi
Last recorded67,899 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 YJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 67,899 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 67,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 58,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle bushes and axle undersilled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 58,649 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axel corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 53,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,338 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,940 miles

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

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

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

corroded components underneath.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,587 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,352 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,250 miles

Both front shock absorber plastic gaiters split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Nov 2016 42,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible portion not attached to pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber plastic gaiters split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

exhaust centre joint sleeve clamp broken

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,099 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 27,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,131 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2011 16,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres under inflated

all tyres worn on edges

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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ML58 YJA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML58 YJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML58 YJA registered?

ML58 YJA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is ML58 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 YJA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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