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GU58 EAJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EAJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,557 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view offside upper windscreen damage (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,398 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 93,398 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit has water ingress.

Fail 18 Oct 2023 92,171 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit has water ingress.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,345 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multiple components corroded under vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,566 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,651 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN

SLIGHT OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE JUDDER

SMALL CUTS TO OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WIDE WALL

Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN

SLIGHT OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE JUDDER

SMALL CUTS TO OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WIDE WALL

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,020 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 70,020 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,256 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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GU58 EAJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 GU58 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

GU58 EAJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is GU58 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 EAJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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