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YC58 GHD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,039 mi
Last recorded120,039 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 GHD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,039 miles

slight movment near side inner rack arm

Fail 6 Nov 2019 120,037 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 109,135 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,750 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,745 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,527 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front seatbelt buckle outer cover missing

Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front seatbelt buckle outer cover missing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,556 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,138 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,319 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,755 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,982 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,363 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,363 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GHD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 GHD, 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 YC58 GHD registered?

YC58 GHD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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