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CN58 LJZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 LJZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 106,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2025 106,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 105,897 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged pass at time of test (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling on exhaust sytem

no reverse lamps

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,382 miles

Both front seat belt covers missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Under body has general surface corrosion

Reverse light inop

Fail 31 Aug 2023 100,382 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seat belt covers missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Under body has general surface corrosion

Reverse light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,585 miles

Both side front seat belt buckle covers missing

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil level low

Rear boot floor has general surface corrosion

Reverse lights inop

Fail 11 Apr 2022 94,543 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side front seat belt buckle covers missing

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil level low

Rear Heat sheild loose above exhaust

Rear boot floor has general surface corrosion

Reverse lights inop

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 85,124 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,837 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed, not to excess. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing, buckle still working. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 73,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Fluid leak from drum. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed, not to excess. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing, buckle still working. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,918 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 67,815 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s rear tyre inner wall has tear along its full extent exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load n/s front seat belt stalk outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

under trays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,228 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 49,647 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 30,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 21,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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CN58 LJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow 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 CN58 LJZ, 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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CN58 LJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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