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YS57 TUU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,119 mi
Last recorded93,119 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 TUU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,119 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 93,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 91,047 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators applied (4.3.3 (b))

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front damage to front number plate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise heavy wear to tyre on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 90,581 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,696 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 72,904 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,228 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 65,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,063 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,265 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,916 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,883 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 45,883 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,705 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 34,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,265 miles

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

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

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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YS57 TUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS57 TUU, 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 YS57 TUU registered?

YS57 TUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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