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YG58 JWL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,895 mi
Last recorded56,895 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 JWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,895 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment low effort (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,080 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 47,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2018 42,070 miles

Central Exhaust Mount Slightly Insecure

Coolant Level Low

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

Front Wipers Smearing On Windscreen, Visibility Not Reduced

Nearside Front Wheel Has Slight Restrictive Movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear connector corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 36,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear connector corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,354 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 28,354 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 2 Rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,202 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,606 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 22,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 22,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,809 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 17,537 miles

ADVISE ONLY... Both rear tyres cracking between treads

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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YG58 JWL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG58 JWL, 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 YG58 JWL registered?

YG58 JWL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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