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SG58 ZFJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,028 mi
Last recorded61,028 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 ZFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,739 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 49,739 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jan 2018 45,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken + strut top mount/bearing damaged (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken + strut top mount/bearing damaged (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 84% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside face

Fail 4 Feb 2015 31,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,985 miles

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,488 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks on the tread

Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cracks on the tread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,912 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 12,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZFJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG58 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

SG58 ZFJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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