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SR58 JBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,824 mi
Last recorded110,824 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR58 JBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 110,824 miles

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 110,824 miles

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 105,741 miles

All Rear Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered In Underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 105,730 miles

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

All Rear Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered In Underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 105,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Rear Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspenison Components Covered In Underseal

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 104,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 97,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,384 miles

Front Lower Engine sump sligthy corrded/damp

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,806 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 76,806 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 69,991 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 69,738 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 16 May 2017 58,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.0mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 May 2016 45,822 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 27 May 2016 45,822 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted pushed up into bumper (1.1.C.1b)

offside front & nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2015 40,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,477 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 38,477 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,409 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,555 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,705 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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SR58 JBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SR58 JBX, 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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SR58 JBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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