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SL58 ESY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,737 mi
Last recorded141,737 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 ESY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 141,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms, rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure (rear)

parking brake travel

Fail 5 Apr 2022 127,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure (rear)

parking brake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,396 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 108,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,021 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat to mid joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror caseing damaged

little reserve on hand brake

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 27 Apr 2019 89,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat to mid joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror caseing damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen remove and refit bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

little reserve on hand brake

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 10 May 2018 78,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper arm broken

Fail 8 May 2018 78,225 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch siezed (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 2 May 2017 70,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper arm broken

Fail 2 May 2017 70,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,360 miles

middle silencer outer casing corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

middle silencer outer casing corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,462 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 24 Apr 2015 57,462 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Apr 2014 47,440 miles

minor cracks forming on o/s/rear tyre tread area

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracked+perished,worn inner edge,small chunk out of tyre rim protector

osf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre cracked+perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,648 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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SL58 ESY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SL58 ESY, 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 SL58 ESY registered?

SL58 ESY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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