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FV58 HTZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,839 mi
Last recorded176,839 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 HTZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 176,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.42 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 166,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 154,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both front wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 27 May 2019 154,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 23 May 2018 146,118 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

service light on

sump corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 146,118 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

both front wipers smearing windscreen

engine management light on

service light on

sump corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 139,397 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 139,392 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,617 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 126,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 111,452 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,261 miles

steering warning light on dash

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,341 miles

advise slight travel from handbrake lever advise to adjust

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,964 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 HTZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

FV58 HTZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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