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YD58 OFW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,092 mi
Last recorded97,092 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 OFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 97,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 95,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 95,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and o/s/r reduced damping effwct (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn ceased on drums doesnt rotate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,780 miles

Nearside Rear light insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,780 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear light insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 83,168 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 83,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 78,887 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 78,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2020 78,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2019 71,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 65,425 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread area

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Fail 14 May 2018 65,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 250/45/16 inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread area

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 22 May 2017 56,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear perished 205/55/16

Pass 23 May 2016 48,184 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 48,184 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported banging on support bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 41,143 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 41,142 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,141 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2013 30,518 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 30,517 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,853 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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YD58 OFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YD58 OFW, 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 YD58 OFW registered?

YD58 OFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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