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AU58 UKW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 127,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 127,951 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 121,642 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 116,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 116,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,118 miles

front tyres worn to excess

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance low

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,310 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

Fail 16 Jan 2020 94,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 79,190 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,353 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO MIDDLE JOINT (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT TO MIDDLE JOINT SECTION (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,160 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,160 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,731 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 UKW 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 63.6%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

AU58 UKW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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