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FG58 MSU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,797 mi
Last recorded106,797 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MSU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,796 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 92,317 miles

Offside Front corner of bumper insecure

Fail 24 May 2019 92,317 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front corner of bumper insecure

Pass 25 May 2018 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges 2mm measured on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer and inner edge 2.20mm measured outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges 2mm measured on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer and inner edge 2.20mm measured outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 64,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,503 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 47,102 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2014 38,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2012 18,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,278 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 MSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

FG58 MSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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