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EK58 BBV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,410 mi
Last recorded124,410 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 BBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 124,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2021 113,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to both inner and outer edges, advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 108,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to both inner and outer edges, advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,225 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 103,225 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,935 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,735 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,382 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,804 miles

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

cant tip seat forward drivers

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,597 miles

can not tip forward drivers seat

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,597 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

can not tip forward drivers seat

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,722 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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EK58 BBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EK58 BBV, 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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EK58 BBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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