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BF58 CJY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,722 mi
Last recorded69,722 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 CJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 69,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum: back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum: back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2026 69,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum: back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum: back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 68,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (185/60/15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (185/60/15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust part corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,727 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (185/60/15h ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 62,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre / rear connection broken (sleeve) front flexi deterating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in correctly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/connection broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (185/60/15h ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust connecter corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing tread area (185/60/15h ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 59,637 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps causing flat spots(185/60/15h ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust connecter corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing tread area (185/60/15h ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,823 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2021 56,823 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,125 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 52,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 50,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 47,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,604 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,476 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,827 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 CJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BF58 CJY, 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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BF58 CJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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