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YE58 EVM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,948 mi
Last recorded96,948 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,948 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 93,282 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,260 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 80,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe before flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shocker casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shocker casing corroded

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

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

Sump corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe before flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shocker casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shocker casing corroded

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,183 miles

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 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,180 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,430 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,902 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 23,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,001 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 22,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YE58 EVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE58 EVM, 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 YE58 EVM registered?

YE58 EVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is YE58 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE58 EVM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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