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OY58 HCA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,568 mi
Last recorded177,568 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 HCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 177,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,057 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 170,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting slight play

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

no light on dash for front fogs

Pass 13 Apr 2022 161,391 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak back of engine ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 161,391 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Coolant leak back of engine ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 152,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 144,432 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 144,432 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 136,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 136,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 124,435 miles

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 provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,634 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,472 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box section outer casing separating

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,674 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer casing separating

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,980 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2014 66,980 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear discs poor condition

rear exhaust box rusty poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,340 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 27,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking in tread of both front tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,914 miles

slight cracking in tread of both front tyres

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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OY58 HCA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY58 HCA, 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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OY58 HCA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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