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YE58 EVY

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,022 mi
Last recorded56,022 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 EVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 56,022 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe and sleeve (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,917 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner rack end play

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi and rear box corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 52,743 miles

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

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

Offside Inner rack end play

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi and rear box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 42,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,866 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wiper marks on screen

Fail 22 Aug 2018 40,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wiper marks on screen

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,789 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

covers fitted

wiper marks on windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall split

Fail 8 Aug 2017 35,789 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

covers fitted

wiper marks on windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall split

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,953 miles

Nearside Rear strong advise Tyre inner sidewall split

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 29,692 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking possible rack area (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

STRONG ADVISE Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Wiper mark on screen

Fail 3 Jul 2015 24,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,557 miles

Marks on screen

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 19,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Marks on screen

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 14,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper mark on screen

Fail 13 May 2013 14,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper mark on screen

Pass 9 May 2012 11,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Fail 8 May 2012 11,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

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 EVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EVY, 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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YE58 EVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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