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MF58 BSY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Back box poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2024 78,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Back box poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,636 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 73,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,494 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 72,493 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,596 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,596 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,286 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,286 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 60,386 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,364 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear parking brake effort poor

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,394 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,393 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,745 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,423 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 BSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

MF58 BSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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