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GY58 RKA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,723 mi
Last recorded111,723 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 RKA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 111,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,070 miles

Both outer drive shaft CV gaiters slightly perished

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 90,950 miles

Both nearside and offside front outer CV gaiters slightly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2023 82,089 miles

O/S/F Outer CV boot perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2022 73,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,528 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,139 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 29,139 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 19,278 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 15,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,232 miles

Oil leak

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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GY58 RKA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY58 RKA, 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 GY58 RKA registered?

GY58 RKA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is GY58 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 RKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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