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FG58 JZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,712 mi
Last recorded161,712 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 JZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 161,712 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front body has slight damage

Pass 29 Mar 2017 144,216 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 144,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 127,100 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,049 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 123,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,089 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge and 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 19 Oct 2013 96,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner track rod knuckles have play

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge and 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,499 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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FG58 JZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

FG58 JZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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The MOT history for FG58 JZU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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