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AC58 ADC

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,742 mi
Last recorded108,742 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 ADC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Nov 2025 108,740 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2024 94,724 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,248 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 90,248 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

full exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2022 81,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

full exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,312 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has split causing minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 75,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has split causing minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,194 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 68,173 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 58,480 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to prescribed components

Fail 23 May 2019 58,480 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle not present (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to prescribed components

Pass 24 May 2018 50,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,290 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,611 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Oct 2013 22,458 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 12,392 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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AC58 ADC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AC58 ADC, 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 AC58 ADC registered?

AC58 ADC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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