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GV58 BYG

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,017 miles

2nd coil spring fitted

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 102,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust backbox outter skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,326 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 85,326 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,657 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroding.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroding.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,474 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,768 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

test carried out in wet condition

under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

test carried out in wet condition

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 56,115 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,657 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,255 miles

Hand brake travel long

Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,559 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,344 miles

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

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

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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GV58 BYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV58 BYG, 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 GV58 BYG registered?

GV58 BYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is GV58 BYG safe to buy?

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