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HJ58 MSY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,476 mi
Last recorded134,476 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 MSY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 134,476 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 134,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Long travel on handbrake

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

Parking brake performance close to minimum limit

Rear axle showing signs of rust

Pass 17 Feb 2024 110,253 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,800 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,279 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 93,279 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,420 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

engine sump corroded ans starting to leak

exhaust system deteriorating

high level stop light inop

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,170 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,555 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Cracks in tread on nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,013 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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HJ58 MSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HJ58 MSY, 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 HJ58 MSY registered?

HJ58 MSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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