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LJ58 TCX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 TCX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 74,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code age of tyre 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code age of Tyre 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2012 Man date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view contained in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 74,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code age of tyre 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code age of Tyre 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2012 Man date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view contained in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,590 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 71,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,183 miles

Exhaust corroded - Back Box.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B, Less than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,037 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly detiriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,831 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 63,609 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,872 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2018 60,872 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has deep cut so sidewall

offside rear direction indicator discoloured and only just met requirement

Fail 6 Jun 2017 58,150 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has deep cut so sidewall

offside rear direction indicator discoloured and only just met requirement

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

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 TCX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ58 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

LJ58 TCX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is LJ58 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 TCX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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