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FY58 EXC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,871 mi
Last recorded131,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EXC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,871 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 131,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 120,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,942 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,942 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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FY58 EXC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY58 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY58 EXC?

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What year was FY58 EXC registered?

FY58 EXC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FY58 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 EXC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY58 EXC have outstanding finance?

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