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YG58 JYC

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,734 mi
Last recorded120,734 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 JYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,464 miles

Engine Mounts Worn

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

Rear Exhaust separating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mount worn

Offside Front Upper Engine mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 3 Nov 2022 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat adjuster motor missing (4.1.5 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Also Pin Bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,675 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 95,670 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,006 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both Rears (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake Discs corroded

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,941 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,902 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot of play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,224 miles

Track rod inner joints have slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,472 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,797 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,162 miles

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 JYC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

YG58 JYC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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