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EX58 VHP

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,491 mi
Last recorded103,491 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 103,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,418 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 99,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,397 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine over heating tempture to high co level to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corrosion all round rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,827 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 95,822 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut, but no visible signs of cord or ply.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut, but no visible signs of cord or ply.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,793 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,833 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit (inner edge)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,095 miles

Offside rear tyre has a split to the inside wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a split to the inside wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not checked, seats folded down at time of test.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not checked, seats folded down at time of test.

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 VHP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

EX58 VHP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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