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EK58 MWC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 MWC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,396 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 113,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,040 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,236 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 99,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joiner broken , exhaust pipe loose but unlikely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,336 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,922 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 68,850 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 18 Oct 2016 62,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips to windscreen

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy but not eccesive

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,006 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 46,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 16,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,692 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 MWC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

EK58 MWC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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