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FY58 HLR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 113,942 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing inner edge and has small cut on tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm end of rack has some play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm has some play end of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 102,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner and outer edges 185/60/15 advise changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 95,988 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,586 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,482 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,129 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 81,129 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 75,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 69,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,977 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2018 57,977 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,817 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,212 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Fail 15 Aug 2012 21,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,584 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 HLR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

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

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