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YG58 VLV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,404 mi
Last recorded96,404 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VLV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,404 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake slightly high

Fail 10 Aug 2021 91,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake slightly high

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,695 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,653 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing broken and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 82,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 82,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 72,204 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 9 May 2017 63,047 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 56,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 36,002 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,860 miles

NEARSIDE WASHER JETS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Fail 7 Sep 2011 21,860 miles

NEARSIDE WASHER JETS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

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 VLV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

YG58 VLV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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