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FY58 EXJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 98,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre wearing slightly on edge

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 98,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission fuel treatment added (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre wearing slightly on edge

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 92,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,930 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 81,915 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 71,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,053 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,918 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt buckle being used by child seat

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2022 62,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. needs to be 185/60r 15 (5.2.3 (b))

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt buckle being used by child seat

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2021 57,608 miles

Offside Front Seat base metal exposed

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 57,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat base metal exposed

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,400 miles

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

oil on min

Fail 15 Jul 2019 50,376 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center sleeve clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil on min

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,393 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 41,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 20,519 miles

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

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 EXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXJ, 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 FY58 EXJ registered?

FY58 EXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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