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FY58 HLG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 HLG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,925 miles

Lower stabiliser bar rear bush worn

Nearside Front Under side of vehicle on nsf trims broken/parts loose

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Coil spring not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 65,890 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front to centre sleeve joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Lower stabiliser bar rear bush worn

Nearside Front Under side of vehicle on nsf trims broken/parts loose

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Coil spring not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 65,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,368 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 55,364 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,137 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight side wall dammage

Fail 3 May 2018 53,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has slight side wall dammage

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,474 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,380 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

under-trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 44,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,086 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,489 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HLG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

FY58 HLG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FY58 HLG safe to buy?

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