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MK58 XDX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 XDX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 123,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,277 miles

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 103,350 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 85,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,090 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,090 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,019 miles

front brake discs scored

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,444 miles

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,115 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 XDX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK58 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

MK58 XDX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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