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SY58 OSL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,602 mi
Last recorded81,602 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 OSL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,602 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres close to legal tread depth limit, offside front worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 81,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres close to legal tread depth limit, offside front worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,036 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,036 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,981 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,981 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 57,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,530 miles

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

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,317 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SY58 OSL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY58 OSL, 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 SY58 OSL registered?

SY58 OSL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is SY58 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 OSL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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