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GU58 EAF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,485 mi
Last recorded111,485 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EAF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,485 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Oct 2019 111,477 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,115 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,501 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,038 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,627 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 37,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,463 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 24,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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GU58 EAF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GU58 EAF, 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 GU58 EAF registered?

GU58 EAF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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