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DE58 BUA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,383 mi
Last recorded117,383 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BUA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 117,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded (both sides)

Fail 9 Sep 2026 117,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded (both sides)

Pass 5 Sep 2025 113,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,663 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 110,650 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 102,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 92,681 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 92,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 68,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter b (6.3.1d)

full under body trays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2017 68,575 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter b (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

full under body trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,441 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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DE58 BUA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DE58 BUA, 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 DE58 BUA registered?

DE58 BUA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is DE58 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 BUA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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