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SL58 TYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 71,309 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 71,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,278 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back-box outer skin corroded + heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,302 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,476 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 60,476 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (7.1.2)

engine oil sump porous

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,563 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perished

engine oil sump porous

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,532 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 36,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,713 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,792 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 TYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

SL58 TYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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