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YH58 VCJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VCJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,119 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 58,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,021 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,656 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,141 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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YH58 VCJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH58 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH58 VCJ registered?

YH58 VCJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is YH58 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 VCJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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