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SP58 FJK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 FJK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,697 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 89,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 May 2020 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 76,736 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,032 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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SP58 FJK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SP58 FJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP58 FJK registered?

SP58 FJK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is SP58 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 FJK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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