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GU58 VNJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,623 mi
Last recorded92,623 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,038 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,038 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,456 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 90,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 89,518 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,804 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,614 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,614 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))

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,902 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,386 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining and deep cut on the inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,106 miles

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,671 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,417 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,090 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and three nails.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,023 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 VNJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU58 VNJ?

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What year was GU58 VNJ registered?

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

Is GU58 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 VNJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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