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HW58 ELC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,968 mi
Last recorded44,968 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 ELC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 44,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle Is Stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 44,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle Is Stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 40,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 36,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2023 31,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking l/h rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2023 31,878 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working front washers not working, needed topping up and now working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking l/h rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,516 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 28,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 27,959 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 27,959 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,767 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,264 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 20,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,847 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,108 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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HW58 ELC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc 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 HW58 ELC, 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 HW58 ELC registered?

HW58 ELC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is HW58 ELC safe to buy?

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