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FY58 EXV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EXV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 92,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 90,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,638 miles

Front oily residue on engine

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 88,634 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front oily residue on engine

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,398 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both appear to be stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,585 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both appear to be stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,348 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,333 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,380 miles

both front disc's corroded

both front tyre treads low

exhaust flexy blowing

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,508 miles

both front disc's corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2013 41,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 31,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,579 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.9mm

o/s/f tyre 2.4mm

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 EXV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV?

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What year was FY58 EXV registered?

FY58 EXV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is FY58 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 EXV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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