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SJ58 SVE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,041 mi
Last recorded79,041 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 SVE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 79,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,951 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 76,942 miles

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

Hand Brake Travel

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,484 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting on Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 71,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 56,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,059 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 53,059 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 50,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,964 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,800 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread area not exposing ply/cords

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear & o/s front on 2mm markers (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread area not exposing ply/cords

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear & o/s front on 2mm markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,096 miles

n/s front tyre cut to sidewall not exposing ply/cords

o/s rear tyre deterirated on outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2014 40,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s front tyre cut to sidewall not exposing ply/cords

o/s rear tyre deterirated on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,687 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 36,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,075 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 SVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ58 SVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ58 SVE?

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What year was SJ58 SVE registered?

SJ58 SVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is SJ58 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ58 SVE shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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