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MF58 BNZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,985 mi
Last recorded124,985 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 BNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 124,985 miles

Central exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 24 Dec 2018 124,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central exhaust slightly blowing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

handbrake lever high

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,493 miles

coolant level low

Fail 20 Dec 2017 117,493 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,044 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 1 Nov 2016 114,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,888 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2015 108,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,934 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 102,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/f indicator starting to show white light

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind r/n/s/brake

Fail 23 Oct 2012 88,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind r/n/s/brake

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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MF58 BNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF58 BNZ, 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 MF58 BNZ registered?

MF58 BNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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