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YG58 YNY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 YNY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,477 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 93,054 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back box correded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,584 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,536 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,596 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,942 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 38,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,952 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 YNY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

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

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