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ST58 FGJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,806 mi
Last recorded161,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 FGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 161,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 150,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 150,576 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,503 miles

Engine cover , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2020 146,503 miles

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

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

Engine cover , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2019 136,786 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Fail 16 Sep 2019 136,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to read

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,484 miles

Emissins got too clean to get a reading

Exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks ( rear box skin flaking off )

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

OSF mirror is slightly cracked but not affect the rear veiw

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

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

slight play in steering & track rod ends

Fail 13 Sep 2018 121,484 miles

Emissins got too clean to get a reading

Exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks ( rear box skin flaking off )

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

OSF mirror is slightly cracked but not affect the rear veiw

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

slight play in steering & track rod ends

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,591 miles

Emissins got too clean to get a reading

Exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks ( rear box skin flaking off )

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides NSF & OSF (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

slight play in steering & track rod ends

Fail 19 Sep 2017 102,591 miles

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

Emissins got too clean to get a reading

Exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks ( rear box skin flaking off )

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides NSF & OSF (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

slight play in steering & track rod ends

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,179 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,179 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,725 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 72,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 62,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,469 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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ST58 FGJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ST58 FGJ, 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 ST58 FGJ?

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What year was ST58 FGJ registered?

ST58 FGJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is ST58 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 FGJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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