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GF58 UNS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,712 mi
Last recorded47,712 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 UNS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 47,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has long travel

Pass 12 May 2025 45,832 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 May 2025 45,830 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 May 2024 42,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing to outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 34,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 27,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,807 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 22,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,377 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 20,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,133 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,846 miles

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2014 16,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 16,831 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 9,947 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 UNS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

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

Is GF58 UNS safe to buy?

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