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WU58 USB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,187 mi
Last recorded139,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 USB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 139,187 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 139,187 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 134,387 miles

under vehicle cover with under seal paint

Pass 30 Jul 2022 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear)

Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 126,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (Both) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 126,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (Both) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v.boot split around driveshaft clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v.boot split around driveshaft clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 112,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,443 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 94,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,643 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 86,643 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 79,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 79,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 61,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,201 miles

N/S Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Slight Damage

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

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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WU58 USB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU58 USB, 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 WU58 USB registered?

WU58 USB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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