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EA58 EOM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,711 mi
Last recorded154,711 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 EOM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 154,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,478 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 146,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over the bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,921 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine sump corroded and seeping engine oil.

Exhaust rear silencer in corroded condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 116,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,834 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 110,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,252 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2018 104,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2018 104,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged has cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

exhaust very rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2018 103,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre 3mm + bald on inner edge

rear exhaust is corroded

rear suspension bump stops are broken up

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe/middle section joining clamp broken/deteriorated (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,499 miles

Stone chip in zone A

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,428 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,942 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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EA58 EOM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA58 EOM, 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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EA58 EOM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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