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AK58 XXO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,097 mi
Last recorded143,097 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XXO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 143,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 142,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster on max wont go any higher (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 129,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak rear of engine area's

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2019 129,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not connected / unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak rear of engine area's

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2018 116,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds are deteriorating

evidence of a coolant leak at rear of engine

exhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating

nearside rear tyre is feathering

Fail 17 May 2018 116,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds are deteriorating

evidence of a coolant leak at rear of engine

exhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating

nearside rear tyre is feathering

Pass 20 May 2017 106,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,173 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2012 49,271 miles

Front brake pads appear low on the inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,491 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 XXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXO, 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 AK58 XXO registered?

AK58 XXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AK58 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XXO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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