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RE58 MLX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 MLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,812 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 60,334 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,985 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 51,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

slight lip to front discs

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,840 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear !!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 29,840 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear !!!

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 25,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,148 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 14,740 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,151 miles

both front tyres low on edges

coolant leak from rad area

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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RE58 MLX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE58 MLX, 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 RE58 MLX registered?

RE58 MLX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is RE58 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 MLX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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