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PE58 XUZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 XUZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,210 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 88,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,401 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,793 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 3.5 mm & wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit 3.5mm & wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 3.5 mm & wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit 3.5mm & wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,277 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,277 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,359 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,035 miles

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

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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PE58 XUZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE58 XUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE58 XUZ registered?

PE58 XUZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is PE58 XUZ safe to buy?

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