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AU58 HPA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,261 mi
Last recorded98,261 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 HPA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 98,261 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 98,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Fail 10 Sep 2025 91,452 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots small splits (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,536 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,536 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,332 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 80,332 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,283 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,356 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 36,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,986 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,834 miles

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

nearside front and offside front shock /bump stop protective cover damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,411 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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AU58 HPA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU58 HPA, 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 AU58 HPA registered?

AU58 HPA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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