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GV58 BYP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,255 mi
Last recorded111,255 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BYP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,255 miles

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

rear silencer delaminating due to corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2026 111,254 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

rear silencer delaminating due to corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,366 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 105,366 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,843 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,940 miles

Rear Exaust skin corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 87,891 miles

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

Rear Exaust skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,385 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,209 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 78,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in n/s/r inner sidewall

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 64,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in n/s/r inner sidewall

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,600 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 38,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 17,685 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,929 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 7,929 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GV58 BYP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GV58 BYP, 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 GV58 BYP registered?

GV58 BYP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is GV58 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 BYP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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