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FV58 BRX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,440 mi
Last recorded85,440 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 BRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,440 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded, no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi and rear silencer poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2025 85,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust repair sleeve, (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded, no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi and rear silencer poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 80,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,447 miles

Rear silencer poor,no blows

Front both tyres bald inner edges,starting to get low in middle

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front both tyres bald inner edges,starting to get low in middle

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heatshield adrift 1 side,unlikely to fall off

Rear silencer poor,no blows

Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre towards outer edge ()

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2022 69,219 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre towards outer edge ()

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,287 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,751 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 57,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,163 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 16 Nov 2017 53,163 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,398 miles

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

front brake disc's are worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,367 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 35,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,203 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 BRX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

FV58 BRX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is FV58 BRX safe to buy?

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