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SH58 BCO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,420 mi
Last recorded68,420 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 BCO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,204 miles

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

Corrosion to rear beam axle

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.94 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.78 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pinhole to nearside front outer CV gaiter

Security of exhaust heat shield, above rear silencer

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 64,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi section (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion to rear beam axle

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.94 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.78 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pinhole to nearside front outer CV gaiter

Security of exhaust heat shield, above rear silencer

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,235 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 62,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,102 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 62,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened spring/bearing mounting failure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 62,080 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,688 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 50,561 miles

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

exhaust back box rusty

handbrake has travel at lever

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 46,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 42,051 miles

high level stop lamp has segments inop

Fail 2 May 2016 42,051 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

high level stop lamp has segments inop

servo hose cracked but still secure and not leaking

Pass 4 May 2015 35,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2014 27,525 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 27,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers inner door handle slightly tight

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 10,739 miles

nearside front headlamp lens broken but aim and output ok

offside headlight dampness on lens

Fail 3 Nov 2011 10,739 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp lens broken but aim and output ok

offside headlight dampness on lens

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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SH58 BCO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SH58 BCO, 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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SH58 BCO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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