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AK58 XXN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,224 mi
Last recorded153,224 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XXN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 153,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 148,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 139,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 122,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer on e of the layers are corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,052 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn thin on inner and outer edge of tread surface

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner and outer edge of tread surface

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel hard to rotate. Unable to check all components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,235 miles

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,325 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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AK58 XXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK58 XXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK58 XXN registered?

AK58 XXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is AK58 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XXN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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