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SJ58 MUP

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 MUP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,501 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,780 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 109,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,313 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,615 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside front & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing within the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear parking brake effort much lower than nearside rear advise inspection & or adjustment

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,582 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,582 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,149 miles

rear exhaust coroded,

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,242 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 39,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,266 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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SJ58 MUP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SJ58 MUP, 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 SJ58 MUP registered?

SJ58 MUP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ58 MUP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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