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EK58 LKA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,759 mi
Last recorded111,759 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 LKA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 111,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,970 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 101,965 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached tail box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,780 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 88,435 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover missing

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

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover missing

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

coolant level low

Fail 5 Jun 2020 88,434 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover missing

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

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover missing

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

coolant level low

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,851 miles

slight leak n/s/f shocker

surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight leak n/s/f shocker

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,345 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,springs

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,052 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,753 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 15,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs lipped

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 LKA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

EK58 LKA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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