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VU58 WHW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,241 mi
Last recorded102,241 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 WHW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 102,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,833 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 78,340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,892 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 56,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,950 miles

Nearside Front inner sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge+ tyre sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,828 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,133 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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VU58 WHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU58 WHW, 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 VU58 WHW registered?

VU58 WHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is VU58 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 WHW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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