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FG58 HKW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 HKW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 127,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 127,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 114,737 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,411 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi front

exhaust outer casing

Fail 9 Feb 2022 100,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi front

exhaust outer casing

Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 94,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & heavily scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & heavily scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,903 miles

Rear Outer exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Outer exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,458 miles

Rear Silencer heat shield becoming detached

Rear Silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 77,458 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working O/f reg plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Silencer heat shield becoming detached

Rear Silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,146 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,999 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corrosion to inner face

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

Offside front brake disc showing slight corrosion to inner face

Pass 22 May 2013 40,143 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,376 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,701 miles

Both front wipers smear slightly

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,701 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Both front wipers smear slightly

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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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FG58 HKW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG58 HKW, 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 FG58 HKW registered?

FG58 HKW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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