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EU58 FFS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,185 mi
Last recorded96,185 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 FFS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,185 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 96,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,447 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 94,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,062 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 92,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst at end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,273 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 84,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,357 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,806 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 66,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front catalyst joint to middle box insecure (worn ? ) (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 61,554 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 61,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2014 45,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 33,284 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 33,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,491 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,083 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,083 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EU58 FFS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EU58 FFS, 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 EU58 FFS registered?

EU58 FFS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EU58 FFS safe to buy?

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