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YR58 SZV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,256 mi
Last recorded55,256 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 SZV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,256 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various points of surface/structure corroded underneath the vehicle.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,511 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve defective

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Mar 2023 53,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,095 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 51,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,060 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 49,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/4018 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40 17 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40 17 V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40 17 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40 17 V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 35,239 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 35,239 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,781 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,260 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 22,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 13,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,773 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 SZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR58 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR58 SZV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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