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DG58 FEJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 85,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge bald, 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to open boot lid

Fail 17 Aug 2026 85,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge bald, 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to open boot lid

Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,346 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,058 miles

Little travel left on handbrake

Slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 19 Aug 2024 81,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Little travel left on handbrake

Slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,688 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,602 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,452 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front service brake fluctuation/imbalance close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 62,445 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f track rod b joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front service brake fluctuation/imbalance close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,284 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 58,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 51,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI-PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED ACROSS TREAD AND SIDEWALL

Offside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,790 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.(215/45/16)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,638 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre splitting in tread

Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,493 miles

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

both rear tyre splitting within tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,700 miles

offside front tyre tread depth getting low (2.51mm / 2.92 mm / 3.24mm)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 25,946 miles

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

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 FEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FEJ, 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 DG58 FEJ registered?

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

Is DG58 FEJ safe to buy?

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