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VK58 VGZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,592 mi
Last recorded54,592 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber shroud torn.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and on outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 51,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber shroud torn.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and on outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 48,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively cracked & perished & worn to 3.0mm (Tyre 14 years old) 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 48,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively cracked & perished & worn to 3.0mm (Tyre 14 years old) 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,064 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 48,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 42,619 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 40,117 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,896 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and tread low on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,735 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 24,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,384 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 VGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

VK58 VGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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