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OY58 XVL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,823 mi
Last recorded104,823 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 XVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,823 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 104,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre inside outside wrong (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,864 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,673 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,305 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,178 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,049 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on outer edges

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords shown at time of test

Offside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 10 Jul 2013 44,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,721 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 20,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XVL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XVL, 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 OY58 XVL registered?

OY58 XVL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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