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CV58 HBZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,551 mi
Last recorded95,551 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 94,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,019 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 91,507 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,373 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,256 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 80,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,650 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 46,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,112 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 39,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,892 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 36,891 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,449 miles

O/S/R and both front tyres perished.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 19,446 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

O/S/R and both front tyres perished.

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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CV58 HBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CV58 HBZ, 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 CV58 HBZ registered?

CV58 HBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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