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GU58 VNN

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,326 mi
Last recorded116,326 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VNN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,326 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 116,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

handbrake cable in poor condition

horn push tempremental in operation

Fail 13 Oct 2022 101,706 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside handbrake and footbrake readings weak

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,896 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside rear handbrake cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush split around bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust cover split

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2021 97,863 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Braking system leaking brake servo hose at union as marked (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside rear handbrake cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush split around bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust cover split

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,882 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop split

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. drum brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front reg plate cracked

rear exhaust silencer corodded

weak performance nearside rear footbrake and parking brake

Fail 17 Sep 2020 94,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid backplate (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop split

front reg plate cracked

rear exhaust silencer corodded

weak performance nearside rear footbrake and parking brake

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,919 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,123 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,085 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VNN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

GU58 VNN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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