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SP58 WLZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,047 mi
Last recorded227,047 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 WLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 227,047 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 226,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 200,343 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 183,841 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 183,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 159,543 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 159,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 148,093 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 140,227 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 139,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment SIEZED (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JETS (8.2.3)

rear brake binding BOTH AND UNABLE TO CHECK WHL\BRGS (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened TIGHT (2.4.G.1)

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

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

ENG\OIL NIL

Pass 23 Nov 2016 124,070 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES STIFF POOR (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PIT\SCORE\WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,712 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough Strut Top Bearing (2.2.D.1)

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 107,711 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit + Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,145 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 89,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,799 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,727 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

gear box oil leak

o/s/steering track rod has slight play at the rack

Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear brake discs are corroded

gear box oil leak

o/s/steering track rod has slight play at the rack

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,687 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake 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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SP58 WLZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP58 WLZ, 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 SP58 WLZ registered?

SP58 WLZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is SP58 WLZ safe to buy?

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