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SG58 FUJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,032 mi
Last recorded102,032 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 FUJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,032 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked due to damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,999 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 83,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 28 Aug 2024 80,508 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n\s reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 26 Aug 2023 77,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,600 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 74,599 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 72,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 72,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 71,295 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,858 miles

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

full exhaust worn corroded

offside front inner door handle tight to open

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,858 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

full exhaust worn corroded

offside front inner door handle tight to open

Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,273 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 62,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,979 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,979 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 46,548 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,653 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,622 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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SG58 FUJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG58 FUJ, 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 SG58 FUJ registered?

SG58 FUJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is SG58 FUJ safe to buy?

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