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YD58 UBK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,113 mi
Last recorded149,113 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 UBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 149,113 miles

Exhaust flexi housing split not blowing at time of test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,258 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,656 miles

Both rear tyres badly perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2021 127,656 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres badly perishing

Engine oil over filled

Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 118,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine over filled on dipstick

Nearside Front Outer rim damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,186 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Outer Mid Sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter shaft end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

Vehicle presented with engine oil level overfilled ,drained to correct level

Fail 22 Aug 2019 109,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Outer Mid Sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter shaft end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

Vehicle presented with engine oil level overfilled ,drained to correct level

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,840 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,840 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,730 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

offside front tyre in poor condition,worn bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,934 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear due to wheel damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

offside front tyre in poor condition,worn bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,470 miles

exhaust diesel particle filter warning lamp illuminated

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

exhaust diesel particle filter warning lamp illuminated

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,438 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,435 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,424 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,417 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,376 miles

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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 UBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

YD58 UBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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