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AU58 UKY

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UKY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,485 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2025 70,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords and limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,318 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamps have crazing on inside of lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 wearing thin outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack gater ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear box outer skin rusting and corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 68,318 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamps have crazing on inside of lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 wearing thin outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack gater ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear box outer skin rusting and corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 66,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,141 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.4mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.4mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front at 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 62,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front at 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 57,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,445 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,553 miles

Central Rear Tyre Perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Rear Exhaust Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,543 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 36,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

epc light active

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,491 miles

N/S Indicator, side repeater lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,841 miles

srew in right rear tyre

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 UKY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White 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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

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

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