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MA58 WFM

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,432 mi
Last recorded195,432 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 WFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 195,432 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bolts on clamp/sleve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi union as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 188,465 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 188,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 179,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 175,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 175,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged and o/s/r (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users and o/s/f (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only and o/s/r (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure and o/s/r light not working (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 166,532 miles

service indicator on

Fail 28 Nov 2015 166,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced no immage (1.7.5a)

service indicator on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 151,413 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Nov 2014 151,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 129,048 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2013 129,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,574 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)

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,574 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,317 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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MA58 WFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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