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BF58 CJU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,160 mi
Last recorded123,160 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 CJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,160 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 123,157 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 116,611 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2018 105,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 90,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2017 90,312 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 76,908 miles

handbrake travel high

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Fail 17 May 2016 76,908 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working nsr sidelight inop (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working osr (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake travel high

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Pass 13 May 2015 65,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 May 2015 65,683 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,183 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,641 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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BF58 CJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF58 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

BF58 CJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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