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SY58 VUU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,562 mi
Last recorded111,562 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,562 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 101,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape

Noise on A/C pulley

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper arm catching (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 101,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake coming to the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape

Noise on A/C pulley

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper arm catching (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,483 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 88,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake binding slightly - advise strip and clean

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,864 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coolant low and signs of a leak at timing area

oil on minimum

roughness felt at nearside rear wheel (possibe bearing)

sump corroded and leaking slightly at seal

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coolant low and signs of a leak at timing area

oil on minimum

roughness felt at nearside rear wheel (possibe bearing)

sump corroded and leaking slightly at seal

Pass 3 May 2016 70,516 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 70,516 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside wiper arm seated incorrectly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,522 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 49,245 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,684 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 VUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY58 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

SY58 VUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is SY58 VUU safe to buy?

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