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GU58 VNZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,310 mi
Last recorded132,310 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 132,310 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 132,310 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door handle is broken off (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2025 123,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked / damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 123,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front OSF fog light lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 16 May 2024 119,709 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 119,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 116,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 111,960 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn/bald inner edge

auxiliary belt in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,412 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2021 107,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. done (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn heavy inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn heavy inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,344 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 VNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNZ, 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

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What year was GU58 VNZ registered?

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

Is GU58 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 VNZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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