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SV58 PHN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,556 mi
Last recorded98,556 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 PHN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,556 miles

Engine Sump Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,556 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Sump Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 91,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi and Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,843 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,416 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 74,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,777 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 71,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring not located at bottom

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,372 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,959 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,854 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,266 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,841 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 29,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

three segments of high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,094 miles

three segments of high level brake light not working

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 PHN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV58 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

SV58 PHN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is SV58 PHN safe to buy?

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