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WG57 YTU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 YTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 153,550 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 153,500 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Bonnet stay broken.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Partly delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe by the pump. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box's skin rotten.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 147,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,610 miles

OSF tyre on 3mm

OSR brake disc loosing contact area

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2015 63,400 miles

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 116,810 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,386 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty.

O/S/R brake disc rusty.

O/S/R tyre worn to wear markers.Approx 3mm remaining.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Unable to test N/S/R adult belt.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 90,386 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust rear silencer rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R brake disc rusty.

O/S/R tyre worn to wear markers.Approx 3mm remaining.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to test N/S/R adult belt.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,458 miles

front brake discs wear

rear brake discs wear

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,218 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG57 YTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG57 YTU, 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 WG57 YTU registered?

WG57 YTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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