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SP58 ZSV

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,429 mi
Last recorded129,429 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 ZSV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,429 miles

Front wing has corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under side corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 129,429 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at engine area possible diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under side corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,174 miles

Front Both Wheel arches corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,171 miles

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

Front Both Wheel arches corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,354 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front nearside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,351 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded offside front nearside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 119,840 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,930 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 118,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

diesel particulate filter warning light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,326 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,322 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight brake bind on nearside front brake

unable to check front wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,188 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut

Fail 24 Aug 2015 112,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,211 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil level over maximum

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,524 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,421 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,209 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,207 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,236 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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)

Offside Rear 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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SP58 ZSV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

SP58 ZSV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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