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ML58 VEY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,731 mi
Last recorded108,731 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 VEY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 108,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,476 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,476 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 87,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 77,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,180 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,751 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low on tread,slight cut in offside front outer sidewall.

both rear tyre treads cracking and slight splits in inner sidewalls.

offside door mirror loose.

offside front fog light lens cracked.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 7 May 2014 48,388 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low on tread,slight cut in offside front outer sidewall.

both rear tyre treads cracking and slight splits in inner sidewalls.

offside door mirror loose.

offside front fog light lens cracked.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 8 May 2013 38,477 miles

Advise front wiper smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 26,825 miles

1 led out on high level brake light, no reason for RFR more than 50% working

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

front brake discs have surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, stepped design tread

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,546 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 24,546 miles

Nearside Front 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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ML58 VEY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML58 VEY, 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 ML58 VEY registered?

ML58 VEY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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