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RV58 NLE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 NLE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 99,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,513 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 88,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 74,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,148 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,660 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen Outside Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,247 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 6 Sep 2011 15,699 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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RV58 NLE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 RV58 NLE, 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

How do I check the history of RV58 NLE?

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What year was RV58 NLE registered?

RV58 NLE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RV58 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 NLE 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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