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HJ58 NJY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 NJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 57,693 miles

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,492 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper dust cover split and has slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,649 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low and brake disc's worn

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,921 miles

Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,339 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gator split

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gator split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 33,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,200 miles

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

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 NJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ58 NJY registered?

HJ58 NJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is HJ58 NJY safe to buy?

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