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SL58 GBV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 GBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 97,698 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 88,507 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 88,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION PLUS CORRODED (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os worn scored corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns/os (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded derteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2015 80,293 miles

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort 35% kg f (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os worn scored corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns/os (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded derteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,875 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,874 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,170 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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 GBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

SL58 GBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is SL58 GBV safe to buy?

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