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YD58 RSY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,192 mi
Last recorded110,192 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 RSY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,192 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2024 110,192 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,341 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion including exhaust backbox skin

Fail 23 Oct 2023 104,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion including exhaust backbox skin

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,025 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,742 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 89,739 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear drums damp

brake pedal spongy

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,447 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 71,706 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2018 71,706 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2017 66,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2016 57,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,426 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 35,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,576 miles

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

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

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

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

one light out high level brake light.

rear wiper worn.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,912 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 RSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD58 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

YD58 RSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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