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AU58 UMF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,607 mi
Last recorded129,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,607 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,745 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 124,745 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))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 215/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 98,778 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump badly corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 90,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,095 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,357 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,357 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lift in nearside front shock absorber top mount

nearside front outer brake pad 70% worn and discs lipped

Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lift in nearside front shock absorber top mount

nearside front outer brake pad 70% worn and discs lipped

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,994 miles

Exhaust front section deteriorating - centre sleeve clamp broken

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,030 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,693 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing/low inner edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing/low inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jul 2013 42,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door check strap securing bolt loose

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,217 miles

nearside door check strap securing bolt loose

Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,752 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 UMF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

AU58 UMF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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