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YP58 FRO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,279 mi
Last recorded96,279 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 FRO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 96,279 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes worn / perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside play n/s steering arm inner joint

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

c.v boots cracked

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

front shock absorber casings corroded

n/s seat tilt handle missing

o/s sun visor missing

p.a.s pipe corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shock bump stops perished

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,223 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front seat tilt handle missing

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

Offside Front tyre wear to edges

Offside Rear shockabsorber bump stop / dust cover deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion to areas rear axle beam

n/s/f and o/s/f outer CV boots slightly deteriorated / cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2023 90,222 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front seat tilt handle missing

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

Offside Front tyre wear to edges

Offside Rear shockabsorber bump stop / dust cover deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion to areas rear axle beam

n/s/f and o/s/f outer CV boots slightly deteriorated / cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 85,199 miles

Braking system leaking brake vacum pipe to servo (1.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,999 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 78,974 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 69,285 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi / centre blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,826 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central couldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

Fail 12 Nov 2018 66,826 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central couldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,976 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 61,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,949 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,139 miles

nearside rear tyre casing slightly cracked between tread

Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 32,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 14,608 miles

advise front tyre's on 3mm and osf tyre bald on inner edge

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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YP58 FRO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YP58 FRO, 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 YP58 FRO registered?

YP58 FRO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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