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EX58 VHB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,562 mi
Last recorded109,562 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 109,562 miles

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

Braking system leaking vacuum hose/pipe onto inlet manifold (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,014 miles

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

Side under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2020 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Side under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,052 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,052 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to limit (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,859 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,672 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 29,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,775 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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EX58 VHB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EX58 VHB, 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 EX58 VHB registered?

EX58 VHB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EX58 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 VHB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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