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FP58 OTH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 OTH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,100 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,142 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 79,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,013 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,857 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,834 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,833 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,391 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,787 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,396 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,209 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 26,209 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 OTH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP58 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

FP58 OTH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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