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ML58 VFA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 VFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,741 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 87,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,694 miles

Drivers seat belt catch, cover missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 73,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Drivers seat belt catch, cover missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016
Fail 28 Oct 2016 61,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top jumping on spring (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush linkrod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 42,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 33,517 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,013 miles

handbrake lever close to end of its travel

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,924 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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ML58 VFA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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