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DG58 FCJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,335 mi
Last recorded114,335 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FCJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 114,335 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake travel parameters only just met

Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,823 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 104,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,609 miles

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

both front tyres inner tread uneven wear

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,482 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 92,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,599 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,586 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 83,586 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,759 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2019 70,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded Slight (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Slight (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 56,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded Slight (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Slight (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,020 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,049 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2012 20,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,487 miles

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

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 FCJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DG58 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

DG58 FCJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is DG58 FCJ safe to buy?

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