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MF58 LDE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,233 mi
Last recorded150,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 LDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 150,233 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 150,187 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damage

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

driver door inner handle slightly damage

hand brake lever has slight extra reserve travel

slightly oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2023 142,784 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 142,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOth side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,739 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 128,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,205 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 123,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,309 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,076 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box outer skin is corroded and flexi pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 87,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box outer skin is corroded and flexi pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,732 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

rear exhaust box coroding

Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,732 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

rear exhaust box coroding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,797 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,797 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,669 miles

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

nearside front tyre just on legal limit.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,012 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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MF58 LDE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF58 LDE, 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 MF58 LDE registered?

MF58 LDE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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