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DE58 BVJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,072 mi
Last recorded77,072 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BVJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 77,072 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 68,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,630 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 61,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 51,465 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,443 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 22,137 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 22,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,072 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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DE58 BVJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE58 BVJ, 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 DE58 BVJ registered?

DE58 BVJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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