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WU58 VYD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 VYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 118,655 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 118,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin rusted

heat shield around exhaust centre damaged

obd will not communicate with emissions tester manual test done

Pass 11 May 2024 95,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

done manual emission test as obd not powering up

minor oil leak

Pass 20 May 2023 85,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Rear suspension rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazard light switch sticky

Fail 20 May 2023 85,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Rear suspension rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazard light switch sticky

Pass 23 May 2022 77,628 miles

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

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

exhaust has minor leak at flexi

Fail 23 May 2022 77,628 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has minor leak at flexi

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,667 miles

both front lower arm ball joint rubbers perished

rear exhaust box peeling and rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2020 68,667 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm ball joint rubbers perished

rear exhaust box peeling and rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2019 66,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,125 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,117 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

front tyres badly cracked and perished

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,891 miles

sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,722 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked between treads

weep of grease from o/s track rod end

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,969 miles

front tyres wearing thin

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,418 miles

both n/s tyres slight damage too side wall

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,472 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,492 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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WU58 VYD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU58 VYD, 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 WU58 VYD registered?

WU58 VYD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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