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WU58 VWN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,559 mi
Last recorded144,559 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 VWN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 144,559 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 144,547 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 137,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal inner rack joint (2.3.3b)

both front brakes slight binding

coolant level below minimum

engine covers and or under trays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated and rear box outer skin breaking apart

parking brake has excessive travel requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Aug 2017 137,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal inner rack joint (2.3.3b)

both front brakes slight binding

coolant level below minimum

engine covers and or under trays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated and rear box outer skin breaking apart

parking brake has excessive travel requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NS CV BOOT DAMP

NS MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,872 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,359 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 VWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WU58 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

WU58 VWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is WU58 VWN safe to buy?

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