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SL58 GBO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 GBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 136,905 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 136,905 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 121,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,435 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 111,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,290 miles

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

park brake will soon require attention

Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

park brake will soon require attention

Pass 17 May 2019 97,272 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 May 2019 97,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 May 2018 85,046 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 76,247 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 76,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 64,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre has damage on the sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cracks on the tread

Pass 23 May 2014 41,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 35,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 28,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,624 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SL58 GBO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SL58 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

SL58 GBO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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