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MF58 BOV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 90,010 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,654 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 86,654 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,710 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Inner Door handle stiff to open

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 52,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Inner Door handle stiff to open

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily cracked but no cord visible (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 46,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily cracked but no cord visible (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

rear wiper blade smearing slightly

reverse light inop

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,114 miles

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

N/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,635 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 26,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 11,284 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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MF58 BOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF58 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

MF58 BOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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