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DG58 FCV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FCV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 93,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coolant bottle empty

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Glow plug light flashing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,723 miles

Coolant Level Low

Engine-Management Light On

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 83,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Outer Casing Hanging Loose (7.1.1)

Coolant Level Low

Engine-Management Light On

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,157 miles

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

front bumper not fully secure on the nearside

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left headlamp possibly in wrong do to damage to the car in that area (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

front bumper not fully secure on the nearside

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

coolant level is low, may require attention.

front brakes both grabbing slightly.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

coolant level is low, may require attention.

front brakes both grabbing slightly.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 50,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 33,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,469 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 24,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,585 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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DG58 FCV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FCV, 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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How do I check the history of DG58 FCV?

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What year was DG58 FCV registered?

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

Is DG58 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 FCV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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