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SL58 GCV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 GCV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 134,199 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 134,191 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 131,607 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 131,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,502 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 110,500 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

reverce gear defective

Pass 21 Jun 2021 107,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,735 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel well corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis rail area around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis rail area around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 95,784 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear bump stops split

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin split / corroded but not leaking gasses

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

Fail 2 May 2019 95,784 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear bump stops split

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin split / corroded but not leaking gasses

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 85,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops split

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 85,412 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back not secured in lower corner and cannot be released (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops split

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 76,393 miles

Back box of exhaust deteriorated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has splits on inner sidewall no cords visible

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,131 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,614 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Aug 2015 69,610 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,166 miles

bonnet damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,890 miles

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

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 GCV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GCV, 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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SL58 GCV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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