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YF58 ERX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 ERX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,099 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose sleeve joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,815 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,171 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 48,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,655 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,530 miles

handbrake has long travel.

nearside front mirror insecure.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 26,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brakes worn.

handbrake has long travel.

nearside front mirror insecure.

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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YF58 ERX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF58 ERX, 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 YF58 ERX registered?

YF58 ERX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YF58 ERX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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