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BN58 XZO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,260 mi
Last recorded125,260 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XZO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 125,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 120,882 miles

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

Rear HEAT SHEILD INSECURE REAR

Fail 18 Sep 2025 120,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear HEAT SHEILD INSECURE REAR

Pass 27 Sep 2024 112,050 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 112,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S LOW2 EFFORT H/B + F/B (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 103,753 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,442 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 96,442 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S NO CLEAR IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,531 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 91,531 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,403 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 87,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 81,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,951 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 76,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,208 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,599 miles

NSR slight brake bind

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,834 miles

offside front spot lamp comes on with headlamps

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,928 miles

Offside front fog lamp illuminated with headlamps

Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Engine Management Light illuminated

Engine missfire

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

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

Nearside front tyre de-void of tread on inner edge

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

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

Offside front fog lamp illuminated with headlamps

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,087 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,889 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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BN58 XZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BN58 XZO, 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 BN58 XZO registered?

BN58 XZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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