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MA58 WFF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 WFF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 139,324 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40x17 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,805 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 126,805 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 121,543 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn un evenly and miss shaped. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil stained. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 119,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn un evenly and miss shaped. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil stained. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,026 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,026 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2019 114,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,324 miles

Hand brake reserve travel getting high

Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.65 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hand brake reserve travel getting high

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,143 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 100,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 91,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 71,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,755 miles

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

service light is on dash

Fail 29 Oct 2013 60,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

service light is on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,796 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 27,796 miles

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

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

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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MA58 WFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 MA58 WFF, 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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MA58 WFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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