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SL58 TYD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 TYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,005 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 61,655 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brakes

Fail 20 Dec 2024 61,614 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brakes

Pass 27 Dec 2023 58,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,232 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 52,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,949 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at previous puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

centre exhaust joint clamp corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 43,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at previous puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly cracked ()

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

centre exhaust joint clamp corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,254 miles

general corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2019 42,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

general corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,708 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + slightly perished ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,595 miles

Nearside Rear damage to outer side wall

Fail 4 Oct 2016 31,594 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear damage to outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,087 miles

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 28,087 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cracks in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2013 21,014 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside tyre was under inflated

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,014 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside tyre was under inflated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,147 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 TYD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

SL58 TYD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is SL58 TYD safe to buy?

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