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AE58 AEZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AEZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 140,000 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

rear box, rear axle, rear spring, rear brake pipe all slight corroded

rear parking brake & service brake weak

slight play in steering joints both side

Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear WHEEL STIFF IN ROTATE

Rear BOTH SIDES PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Fail 20 Jan 2021 139,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear WHEEL STIFF IN ROTATE

Rear BOTH SIDES PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 4 Jan 2020 153,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 121,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 107,701 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 107,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,738 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 57,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cracks in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,127 miles

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

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 AEZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 AE58 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

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

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