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VK58 VBF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,139 mi
Last recorded144,139 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,139 miles

Rear back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,665 miles

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating box is still o/k

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,154 miles

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box o/k heat covers slightly loose

Fail 16 Nov 2023 135,152 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box o/k heat covers slightly loose

Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,828 miles

correctly fitted o/s head light dip bulb

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box is o/k

rear exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Fail 17 Nov 2022 124,828 miles

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

correctly fitted o/s head light dip bulb

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box is o/k

rear exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,385 miles

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box is o/k

Fail 25 Nov 2021 120,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box is o/k

tyres been run with low pressures

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 117,438 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,633 miles

Rear exhaust outer sheeting corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,848 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 105,674 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 71,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,323 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,100 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,385 miles

slight cracking on nearside front tyre on inner wall

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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VK58 VBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK58 VBF, 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 VK58 VBF registered?

VK58 VBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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