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EK58 BBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,227 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Centre exhaust clamp broken but system still supported

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,227 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Centre exhaust clamp broken but system still supported

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,835 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 69,835 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,588 miles

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,588 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,682 miles

rear silencer deterioating

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,376 miles

O/S/R handbrake lever off its stop.

O/S/R tyre has a small tear in the sidewall.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,787 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly balding on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre slightly balding on inner shoulder

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 BBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK58 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK58 BBU registered?

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

Is EK58 BBU safe to buy?

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