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MF58 BTX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,075 mi
Last recorded130,075 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 BTX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,075 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 130,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 112,970 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

Fail 29 Aug 2016 112,970 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,436 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 89,262 miles

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,623 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

coolant level low

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

high level brake light partly inop

offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,063 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 BTX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

MF58 BTX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is MF58 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 BTX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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