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GX58 CEA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,724 mi
Last recorded110,724 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 CEA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,426 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 93,168 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,754 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 80,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,721 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,721 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall deteriorated exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall deteriorated exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,598 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 74,596 miles

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

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

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))

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

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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,504 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 70,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 66,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slight crack, chords not exposed

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding further check required

Pass 25 May 2016 63,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inside outer edges (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear slight binding on brake

Pass 29 May 2015 59,061 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 53,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

nail in tread of offside rear tyre in non repairable position

Fail 29 May 2014 53,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

nail in tread of offside rear tyre in non repairable position

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,338 miles

upper stop lamp cluster 2 bulbs not working

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

upper stop lamp cluster 2 bulbs not working

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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GX58 CEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GX58 CEA, 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 GX58 CEA registered?

GX58 CEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is GX58 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX58 CEA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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