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MF58 BVE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 BVE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 91,206 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 86,272 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 3 May 2021 75,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake slight travel

Fail 3 May 2021 75,567 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake slight travel

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust very corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust very corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer eages

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,342 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Tyre Wear Inner Edges Tracking Recomended

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,439 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 47,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 40,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 32,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 32,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,349 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 25,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,823 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)

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 BVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

MF58 BVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is MF58 BVE safe to buy?

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