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AE58 AEV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,520 mi
Last recorded85,520 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 85,520 miles

under body covered with underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,050 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,909 miles

Rear discs corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,414 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,997 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,662 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,662 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

hand brake cable on o/s/r caliper has not gone back to end stop

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,947 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs have slight lip

handbrake arm on o/s/r caliper not returning to stop position

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,209 miles

front discs have slight lip

o/s/r hand brake leaver on caliper does not go back to its end stop

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2011 30,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs have slight lip

o/s handbrake lever not going back to stop

rear discs starting to corrode

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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AE58 AEV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AE58 AEV, 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 AE58 AEV registered?

AE58 AEV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AE58 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 AEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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