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MK58 GDA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,034 mi
Last recorded106,034 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 GDA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,034 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 106,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,709 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe / flexi joint leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,928 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 95,928 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 95,928 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,254 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,254 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,271 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 88,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,940 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,939 miles

Emissions not tested not enough gases see Exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe connecter (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,403 miles

Nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre 2mm tread, worn close to canvass.

Required 2 litres of engine oil, for emissions test.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 53,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,748 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 40,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,497 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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MK58 GDA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK58 GDA, 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 MK58 GDA registered?

MK58 GDA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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