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FY58 EXM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EXM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,360 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,477 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play on n/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play on n/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,841 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,858 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,071 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,946 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,870 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,868 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)

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 EXM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

FY58 EXM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is FY58 EXM safe to buy?

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