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YT58 MKU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,475 mi
Last recorded150,475 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 MKU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both front tyre pressures very low causing tyre wear

Fail 11 Sep 2021 150,475 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both front tyre pressures very low causing tyre wear

Pass 10 Sep 2020 142,813 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 142,787 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 130,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 130,592 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,822 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 117,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven O/S LOW (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,419 miles

EXHAUST LOOSE

Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,419 miles

EXHAUST LOOSE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 55,113 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 41,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,115 miles

Front wiper blades smear slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,989 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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YT58 MKU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT58 MKU, 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 YT58 MKU registered?

YT58 MKU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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