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SH58 DLE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,492 mi
Last recorded74,492 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 DLE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,492 miles

hand brake has a lot of ravel but still has reserve

Fail 14 Mar 2025 74,478 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake has a lot of ravel but still has reserve

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated play (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 70,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated play (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated play. (1.1.6 (d))

engine & under covers.

Fail 2 Mar 2023 66,232 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated play. (1.1.6 (d))

engine & under covers.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine & under covers.

Fail 11 Mar 2022 62,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front. ( kick up wrong side) both lamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine & under covers.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,098 miles

underbody tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2021 59,095 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 54,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

exhaust back box damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2019 45,317 miles

Exhaust system insecure loose at clamp and hanging down (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

exhaust back box damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,887 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,552 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 28,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,273 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 22,952 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 22,945 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near sides inner wheel arch inceure

Pass 10 Dec 2011 10,880 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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SH58 DLE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DLE, 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 SH58 DLE registered?

SH58 DLE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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