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FY58 EXF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,011 mi
Last recorded54,011 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EXF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,080 miles

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED FROM A DEFECTIVE WIPER BLADE

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,206 miles

rear wiper missing

under trays fitted

Rear child seat fitted

items removed drivers view

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,185 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear child seat fitted

items removed drivers view

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper missing

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,745 miles

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

back box corroded

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 7 Mar 2015 39,504 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back box corroded

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,350 miles

both front tyres badley worn on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2014 32,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres badley worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,537 miles

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

windsrceen slighty marked/scored

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF?

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What year was FY58 EXF registered?

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

Is FY58 EXF safe to buy?

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