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LJ58 TCZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,885 mi
Last recorded100,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 TCZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 100,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,907 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 99,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 96,057 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Slightly Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,289 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,091 miles

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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,340 miles

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

Offside Front drivers door inner handle slightly insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2021 81,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers door inner handle slightly insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,843 miles

Offside Front door handle slightly insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2019 72,843 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door handle slightly insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 69,688 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s & o/s steering arms have excessive movement in inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,949 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 66,949 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,861 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 62,850 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,609 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 58,609 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,250 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 51,250 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,303 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 45,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,924 miles

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)

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 TCZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

LJ58 TCZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is LJ58 TCZ safe to buy?

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