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BV58 WLW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 WLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 98,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,792 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 93,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 88,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,945 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,944 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 78,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 very poor condition. edgeware ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear stiff to turn !

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 64,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,727 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,119 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,317 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,144 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,748 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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BV58 WLW 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 BV58 WLW, 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 BV58 WLW registered?

BV58 WLW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is BV58 WLW safe to buy?

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