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ST58 FGZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,336 mi
Last recorded180,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 FGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 180,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor image both headlamps

some play both top strut mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2024 177,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

some play top strut mounts

Pass 28 Jun 2023 173,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

exhaust front flexipipe getting corroded

some play top strut mounts

Pass 27 May 2022 167,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 157,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2020 150,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2020 150,185 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2019 138,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2019 138,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,626 miles

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

both rear s/absorber covers loose

Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,189 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 125,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,480 miles

ex back box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,903 miles

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

man lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside 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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ST58 FGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST58 FGZ, 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

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What year was ST58 FGZ registered?

ST58 FGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is ST58 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 FGZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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