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VK58 VBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,322 mi
Last recorded144,322 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 144,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 139,052 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 139,042 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,644 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 133,304 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Things hanging from intiorer mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From the downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal has allot of travel. may need looking into.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower arm rear most bush split movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SEVEAR PLAY. MAY BE DAMMAGE INSIDE RACK ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower arm rear most bush split movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 121,644 miles

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

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,461 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2018 108,445 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 93,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,847 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,399 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,543 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,435 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 33,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,232 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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VK58 VBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK58 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

VK58 VBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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