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FV58 BRF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,107 mi
Last recorded105,107 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 BRF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,679 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,340 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 96,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,566 miles

hand brake requires adjusting

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 87,566 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake requires adjusting

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,515 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,408 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex worn (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 74,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex worn (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,961 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,752 miles

Both rear bump stops split.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,245 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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FV58 BRF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV58 BRF, 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 FV58 BRF registered?

FV58 BRF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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