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FY58 VBL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,166 mi
Last recorded97,166 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,052 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Light scratch to windscreen.

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,052 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Light scratch to windscreen.

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 81,596 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm recommend attention soon (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

coolant level below minimum

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

exhaust system deteriorated

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inner tread area

windscreen washer fluid bottle leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2017 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm recommend attention soon (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

coolant level below minimum

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

exhaust system deteriorated

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inner tread area

Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,445 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,717 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,348 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,348 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,634 miles

offside door check strap insecure

offside front cracking slightly in tread area

washer bottle leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door check strap insecure

offside front cracking slightly in tread area

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,270 miles

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 VBL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

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

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