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EA58 MSX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 MSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,521 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

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

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

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

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

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

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

both n/s and o/s outer sill sections signs of bubbling/corrosion.

Fail 19 Nov 2025 134,521 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet safety catch stiff

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,208 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective by flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chip front screen o/s.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 13 Nov 2024 127,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open inner and outer. (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective by flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chip front screen o/s.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 120,059 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,774 miles

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 111,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,269 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,027 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges.

dent in n/s/f wheel rim.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 93,027 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges.

dent in n/s/f wheel rim.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,673 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

front brake discs inner surfaces poor condition and pads getting low.

rear exhaust box outer layer very rusty.

stone chip in front screen lower o/s.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp misted up,bulb insecure and no pattern/aim. (4.1.2 (c))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

front brake discs inner surfaces poor condition and pads getting low.

rear exhaust box outer layer very rusty.

stone chip in front screen lower o/s.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,337 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 Lower Small chip in screen

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,303 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,151 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 45,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,063 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 38,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,160 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 MSX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSX, 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 EA58 MSX registered?

EA58 MSX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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