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FL58 PCX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 PCX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,843 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 143,737 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 143,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 143,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.6 3.09 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lens condensation

Pass 19 Apr 2022 127,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 117,250 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 117,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring chaffing on fuel tank breather pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2020 115,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 115,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,267 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 102,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 99,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,658 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,441 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,840 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 70,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,351 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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FL58 PCX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FL58 PCX, 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 FL58 PCX registered?

FL58 PCX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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