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MF58 BTY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,142 mi
Last recorded120,142 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,142 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 103,192 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,036 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,114 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,114 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp glass damaged

Parking brake travel high

Rear exhaust silencer and central exhaust clamp corroded

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 91,114 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp glass damaged

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

Parking brake travel high

Rear exhaust silencer and central exhaust clamp corroded

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,240 miles

Front exhaust flexi has a slight leak

Offside Front fog light glass broken

handbrake travel high

Fail 26 Jun 2020 88,240 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi has a slight leak

Offside Front fog light glass broken

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,996 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 11 Jun 2019 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted/lumps on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside front driveshaft is corroded.

offside front fog lamp is damaged and not working.

parking brake lever has moderate-high travel, it is advised that the braking system is serviced.

Pass 19 May 2017 69,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,792 miles

Front tyres slightly low on tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Distance between groups of characters approximately 3 times larger than it should be (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Distance between groups of characters approximately 3 times what it should be (6.3.4a)

Front tyres slightly low on tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,106 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 35,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,999 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 BTY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

MF58 BTY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is MF58 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 BTY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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