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YC58 GGZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,814 mi
Last recorded153,814 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 GGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 153,814 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 146,488 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2024 146,488 miles

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

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,385 miles

heat sheild loose on underside

Fail 22 Jun 2023 139,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blown (6.1.2 (a))

heat sheild loose on underside

Pass 9 Jun 2022 130,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Upper Rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Fail 9 Jun 2022 130,861 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Upper Rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2021 123,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,355 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Fail 9 Jun 2020 111,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers are leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated (outer skin)

Fail 26 Jun 2019 101,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 31 May 2018 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 31 May 2018 93,780 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to brake caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,546 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe is worn

Front brake discs and pads are worn and corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

both the front tyres are wearing off the inner edges of the tyres.

the rear exhaust silencer is corroded but not blowing.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb was incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

both the front tyres are wearing off the inner edges of the tyres.

the rear exhaust silencer is corroded but not blowing.

Pass 27 May 2015 66,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer becoming corroded.

Fail 27 May 2015 66,861 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape and cracked

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

wiper blades smeer the screen slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,902 miles

front wiper blades badley worn.

rear tyres slightly lumpy tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,434 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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YC58 GGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YC58 GGZ, 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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YC58 GGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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