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RE58 FWS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 FWS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 90,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all seat folded down (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear beam corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,882 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 85,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,445 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,328 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle stiff to open

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r shock shroud adrift

Fail 14 Sep 2018 73,328 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner door handle stiff to open

Offside Rear slightly binding

o/s/r shock shroud adrift

parking brake travel long

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,438 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 63,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,170 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,483 miles

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,086 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

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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RE58 FWS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc 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 RE58 FWS, 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 RE58 FWS registered?

RE58 FWS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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