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VK58 VHC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,316 mi
Last recorded94,316 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 94,316 miles

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

underbody coated in underseal (rear sub-frame)

Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,330 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 90,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe /cat flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center sleeve fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,222 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,085 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 45,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,037 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2016 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,985 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

exhaust down pipe deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

rear tyres cracking

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

exhaust down pipe deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

rear tyres cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread starting to crack/perish

Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread starting to crack/perish

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 27,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,378 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 VHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

VK58 VHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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