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LJ58 FLF

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,775 mi
Last recorded137,775 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FLF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,795 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 131,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 91,175 miles

Nearside Front upper coil spring not mounted correctly but not affecting steering or suspension

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 91,125 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front upper coil spring not mounted correctly but not affecting steering or suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 81,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and stepped

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and stepped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 81,864 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and stepped

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and stepped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 73,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield deteriorated

Under trays fitted

center/rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 73,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center clamp worn (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield deteriorated

Under trays fitted

center/rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 64,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 64,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,874 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 47,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

flexi on front of exhaust deteriorated

o/s and n/s front tyres inner tread worn

o/s and n/s front tyres outer wall cut and damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,387 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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LJ58 FLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ58 FLF, 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 LJ58 FLF registered?

LJ58 FLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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