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EK58 BBJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 BBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 74,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 72,796 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure connecting sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,903 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on outer edge but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted, not at spring stop

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 64,662 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on outer edge but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted, not at spring stop

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,262 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,547 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,152 miles

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

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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EK58 BBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK58 BBJ, 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 EK58 BBJ registered?

EK58 BBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EK58 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 BBJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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