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GU58 EFF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,093 mi
Last recorded118,093 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,093 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2025 118,093 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

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

Pass 11 May 2023 111,469 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting inside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,368 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 108,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,074 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 104,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,777 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 96,777 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,962 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,927 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,877 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 70,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 60,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,542 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,409 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 EFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

GU58 EFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is GU58 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 EFF shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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