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YR58 PYW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,949 mi
Last recorded71,949 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 PYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s & o.s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s & o.s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n.s & o.s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 50,357 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,175 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,374 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 24,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,408 miles

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

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 PYW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

YR58 PYW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 PYW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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