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SF58 TBY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,303 mi
Last recorded70,303 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 TBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,303 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,303 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

brake fluid below min requirements

Fail 24 Mar 2017 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

park brake reqs adjustment

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,727 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 58,727 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,995 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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SF58 TBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF58 TBY, 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 SF58 TBY registered?

SF58 TBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is SF58 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF58 TBY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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