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AV58 ORJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,845 mi
Last recorded140,845 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 ORJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 140,845 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front + Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side mirror case damaged / temp fix

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside / sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2024 119,214 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 119,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,548 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 114,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 109,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,980 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 95,767 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 95,763 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,206 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,820 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,397 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 69,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,061 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,499 miles

front brake discs lipped

oil leak from inlet manifold

Fail 26 Oct 2011 35,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

oil leak from inlet manifold

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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AV58 ORJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV58 ORJ, 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 AV58 ORJ registered?

AV58 ORJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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