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MF58 BVT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,988 mi
Last recorded159,988 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 159,988 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 159,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 150,077 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 141,733 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 134,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 127,060 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn miss shaped

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn miss shaped

Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn miss shaped

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn miss shaped

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,414 miles

front tyres feathering (tracking)

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 BVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF58 BVT?

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What year was MF58 BVT registered?

MF58 BVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is MF58 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 BVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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