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GF58 UNE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,872 mi
Last recorded95,872 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 UNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 95,872 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2025 95,872 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,873 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,475 miles

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

Front pipe flex deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 23 Feb 2023 82,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front pipe flex deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,550 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 75,550 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,173 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Area (Phone Stand removed)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (Complete Unit Loose) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,460 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Phone Stand)

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,495 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))

nearside rear tyre perished

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 34,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,944 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One led not working on high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Front age cracks on both tyres

Offside Front brake disc has score mark

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight condensation

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,428 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 8,823 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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GF58 UNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF58 UNE, 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 GF58 UNE registered?

GF58 UNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is GF58 UNE safe to buy?

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