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GU58 VOA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,810 mi
Last recorded81,810 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VOA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,807 miles

All 4 wheels have hub caps fitted. Restricting the view of the wheel bolts.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2025 79,807 miles

All 4 wheels have hub caps fitted. Restricting the view of the wheel bolts.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has been driven on flat and has 10 + bulges on the sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,640 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,004 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,757 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,117 miles

flexi joint damaged but not leaking exhaust gases

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,218 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 38,804 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Possible power steering leak from rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,427 miles

185/60T15 Rear tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,175 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 VOA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

GU58 VOA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is GU58 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 VOA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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