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PX58 ZSJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 ZSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,421 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2021 97,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

handbrake effort poor on offside

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,718 miles

Play in offside front rack end

Pass 9 May 2019 78,296 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 78,295 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 69,613 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 69,613 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 52,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,607 miles

EML On

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 56,607 miles

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

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

EML On

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,468 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,466 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 4,642 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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PX58 ZSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PX58 ZSJ, 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 PX58 ZSJ registered?

PX58 ZSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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