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AU58 ULZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ULZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 108,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 102,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,502 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe damaged/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively not allowing full inspection of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,982 miles

Engine sump corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,982 miles

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

Engine sump corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,983 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 58,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,904 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 50,904 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,356 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,255 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,500 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,971 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 ULZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

AU58 ULZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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