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NU58 YXJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 YXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 115,754 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 115,754 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 94,620 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 94,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,418 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,416 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (welded) (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished and offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2017 79,222 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (welded) (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,951 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 19 Aug 2015 69,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit and are perishing

exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,670 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 57,667 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,114 miles

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

rear exhaust U clamp is corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 45,114 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust U clamp is corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,588 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,904 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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NU58 YXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NU58 YXJ, 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 NU58 YXJ registered?

NU58 YXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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