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MX58 WPW

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

124,846 mi
Last recorded124,846 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 WPW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,846 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,205 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 119,723 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,810 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,918 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 99,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 99,432 miles

Emissions not tested failed on test (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shock absorber has no dampening affect

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear shock absorber has no dampening affect

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,109 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

nearside rear view mirror loose

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

nearside rear view mirror loose

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,048 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,043 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 32,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MX58 WPW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MX58 WPW, 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 MX58 WPW registered?

MX58 WPW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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