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BF58 CHL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,792 mi
Last recorded88,792 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 CHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,792 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 88,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 76,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 76,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

Rear exhaust corroded / slight blow

wipers smearing

Fail 9 May 2017 76,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all so perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre all so perished (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted rear centre seat

front wipers smearing

Pass 11 May 2016 66,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 56,533 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,269 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 30,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,219 miles

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

Offside 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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BF58 CHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF58 CHL, 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 BF58 CHL registered?

BF58 CHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BF58 CHL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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