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PE58 XVK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,954 mi
Last recorded188,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 XVK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 188,954 miles

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

General body damage

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Petrol flap missing

Fail 1 Jul 2024 188,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

General body damage

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Petrol flap missing

Pass 23 Dec 2022 175,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 175,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,466 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW EFFORT

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle broken but still opens

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER INSECURE both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 160,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW EFFORT

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle broken but still opens

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER INSECURE both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,988 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

o/s/r shocker weak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,265 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 124,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 26 Sep 2017 112,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front tyre has cracking at inner side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2017 112,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front tyre has cracking at inner side wall

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,031 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,031 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,869 miles

osr bump stop broken

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr bump stop broken

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,193 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 76,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,989 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XVK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PE58 XVK, 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 PE58 XVK registered?

PE58 XVK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is PE58 XVK safe to buy?

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