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AK58 XXU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,263 mi
Last recorded112,263 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,263 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 112,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 91,363 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer is corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,785 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,734 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 65,729 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a split on the inside wall but not showing cords

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

service overdue

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,332 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,513 miles

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

o/s/front tyre sidewall splitting

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 XXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK58 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

AK58 XXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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