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VK58 VHN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VHN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,245 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure also broken and has a sharp edge (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,698 miles

Nearside Front inner edge slightly worn & cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn & cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Pass 16 Jun 2018 56,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,350 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 35,428 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,136 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 30,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,111 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 19 Sep 2011 19,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

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 VHN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

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

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