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AU58 UKB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UKB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 138,826 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 138,826 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,314 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 121,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,757 miles

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

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

small chip in front wind screen

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 94,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,195 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 85,195 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,932 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,890 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure rack arm lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated clip missing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,110 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,026 miles

N.S.F Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,199 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,545 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 UKB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AU58 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

AU58 UKB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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