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SJ58 SUY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,158 mi
Last recorded99,158 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 SUY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 99,158 miles

washers leaking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside lower ball joint boot deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2025 99,155 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside lower ball joint boot deteriorating

washers leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,723 miles

Corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to limit. (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Parking brake cables heavily deteriorated requires attention.

Fail 1 Nov 2024 94,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to limit. (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Parking brake cables heavily deteriorated requires attention.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,646 miles

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2023 90,646 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,615 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Close to limit ()

Slight damage to offside rear position lamp

Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,656 miles

exhaust corroded

play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,136 miles

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake travel high

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 70,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake travel high

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,405 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 61,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,223 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight damage to inner edge

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

exhaust corroded

no audible tell tale for indicators

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,347 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

bung missing from n/s/r floor

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,012 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,944 miles

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

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

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 SUY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

SJ58 SUY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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