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SV58 PFE

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,822 mi
Last recorded70,822 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 PFE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,822 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 70,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge shown core (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing core (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,790 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 65,787 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint front to middle. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints at middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc is slight corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 63,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints at middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc is slight corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant tank is low.

Pass 2 May 2022 60,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,949 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 57,356 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 57,356 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 84,291 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 84,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,244 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,222 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,262 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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SV58 PFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SV58 PFE, 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 SV58 PFE registered?

SV58 PFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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