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MF58 BSX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 BSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 98,667 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,575 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust system corroded/ rear heat shield loose

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,119 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 87,119 miles

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

nsr brake bindy,parking brake lever travel getting high,brake judder,running gear-suspension rusting

osf inner door handle cracked,service overdue,oil spill,antifreeze low,alternator belt poor,exhaust-flexi-box poor,front linkbar rubbers poor,tyres different size-tread poor-cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 86,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,700 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Insecure and chafing against wheel. (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,584 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,577 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,465 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,464 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,724 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 BSX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

MF58 BSX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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