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YR58 EMX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 EMX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,500 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 136,500 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,909 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 118,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 111,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 111,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 100,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 May 2021 100,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released High level (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,628 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

undertrays hiding some components

Fail 2 Jun 2020 94,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 31 May 2019 88,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly noisey when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under tray masking some components

Fail 31 May 2019 88,472 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly noisey when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under tray masking some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,517 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 75,276 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 75,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 70,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

undertrays hiding some components

Fail 5 May 2016 70,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 27 May 2015 65,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front plate damaged

nsf tyre 3mm

Fail 27 May 2015 65,656 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front plate damaged

nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 9 May 2014 59,587 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 59,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,536 miles

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEATBELT, CHILD SEAT SECURED IN PLACE OVER BELT.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,977 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,127 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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YR58 EMX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YR58 EMX, 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 YR58 EMX registered?

YR58 EMX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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