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SK58 UKP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 UKP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear spare wheel well slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 79,056 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear spare wheel well slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,830 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2018 70,731 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 65,694 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,731 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,472 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,847 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly.

Offside front sill damaged.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,453 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 18,437 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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SK58 UKP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK58 UKP, 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 SK58 UKP registered?

SK58 UKP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SK58 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 UKP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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