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DG58 FBN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,704 mi
Last recorded135,704 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FBN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 128,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 128,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,269 miles

eye level has one light out

Fail 26 Oct 2023 120,268 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eye level has one light out

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,787 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 112,787 miles

Emissions not tested exhuast leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,460 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 104,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 93,479 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 93,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,946 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,452 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint section (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,171 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,171 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,821 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 46,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,019 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DG58 FBN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 DG58 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG58 FBN registered?

DG58 FBN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is DG58 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 FBN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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