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BG58 XJW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,138 miles

Nearside Front inner door handle damaged - functions ok

bottom gearbox mount bush worn

front flexi exhaust slight leak

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,801 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 76,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,142 miles

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

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

centre exhaust insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,357 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 73,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 71,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 65,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicle slightly low on nearside front

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,500 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 XJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BG58 XJW, 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 BG58 XJW registered?

BG58 XJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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