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RF58 HTG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,085 mi
Last recorded29,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 HTG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 29,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 29,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 28,974 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,927 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 27,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 26,803 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Fail 25 Oct 2022 26,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215-40-17 Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215-40-17 Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2021 25,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,592 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer sidewall

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,586 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 22,072 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 20,502 miles

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

Offside front tyre heavily damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2016 18,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,199 miles

Both rear tyres are very cracked around the tyre tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 13,721 miles

Both front tyres are cracked around the tyre tread

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 12,040 miles

O/S/F Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2012 11,989 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 9,110 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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RF58 HTG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF58 HTG, 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 RF58 HTG registered?

RF58 HTG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is RF58 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF58 HTG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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