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FP58 HGZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,142 mi
Last recorded107,142 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 HGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,142 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,328 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 99,327 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 99,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 99,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,946 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 39,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,575 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FP58 HGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP58 HGZ, 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 FP58 HGZ registered?

FP58 HGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is FP58 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 HGZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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