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SY58 VUM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,439 mi
Last recorded169,439 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VUM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 169,439 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2021 169,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both (1.2.1 (d))

advise front subframe surface rusting

Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,012 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose connector (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 163,012 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose connector (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 148,401 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

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

Pass 1 May 2018 140,967 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges (both)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 140,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall -185/60 r15 84H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 175/65 r15 84T...unevenly worn thin on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 185/60 r15 84H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 175/65 r15 84T...unevenly worn thin on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2017 130,597 miles

both front brake discs corroded and have slight kick

both rear shock covers damaged

n/s/f brake hose bracket missing

o/s/r tyre perished

play at n/s steering rack

service light on

travel on handbrake

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 130,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and have slight kick

both rear shock covers damaged

n/s/f brake hose bracket missing

o/s/r tyre perished

play at n/s steering rack

service light on

travel on handbrake

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,711 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2016 120,705 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,716 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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SY58 VUM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY58 VUM, 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 SY58 VUM registered?

SY58 VUM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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