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EX58 VHR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 104,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 104,478 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,543 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 96,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,715 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,714 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,047 miles

Handbrake lever travel high but still holding

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no smoke results to clean

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,023 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn almost to cords on innert edge

both front tyres worn almost to cords on innert edge

both front tyres worn almost to cords on innert edge

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn almost to cords on innert edge

both front tyres worn almost to cords on innert edge

both front tyres worn almost to cords on innert edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel near limit, little reserve

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,152 miles

both front tyres 3.5mm

handbrake travel near limit

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres 3.5mm

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 44,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,936 miles

engine undercover loose

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 VHR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VHR, 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

How do I check the history of EX58 VHR?

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What year was EX58 VHR registered?

EX58 VHR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is EX58 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 VHR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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