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BG58 XJO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 53,800 miles

covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,860 miles

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

Osr tyre nail

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,860 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Osr tyre nail

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bulb failure light on dash

front bumper loose

offside front tyre 3mm tread

offside front wheel arch damaged

offside rear reverse light inop

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 31,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

offside front wheel arch damaged

offside rear reverse light inop

rear wiper arm missing

front bumper loose

offside front tyre 3mm tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bulb failure light on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2013 20,334 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 15,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,155 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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BG58 XJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG58 XJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 XJO registered?

BG58 XJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is BG58 XJO safe to buy?

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