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BX58 YOW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,041 mi
Last recorded69,041 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 YOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,041 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 69,401 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY

Pass 30 Nov 2019 64,053 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,366 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY. ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Service light on dash indicating service required

Fail 14 Dec 2018 56,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted covering items

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY. ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Service light on dash indicating service required

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Exhaust hitting body of car

No coolant in bottle

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 51,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,652 miles

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

slight kerb damage to near side front tyre outer wall

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,276 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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BX58 YOW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX58 YOW, 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 BX58 YOW registered?

BX58 YOW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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