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LJ58 TDV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 TDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,819 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear exhaust box HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 16 Sep 2024 58,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,023 miles

Nearside Rear lamp water ingress

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,107 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front wipers juddering

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,020 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 55,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 9 Dec 2019 54,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 15 Dec 2018 52,483 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 52,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,863 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear perishing

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

Offside Rear perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,823 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 34,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,374 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 28,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,759 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 23,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 17,859 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 17,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 TDV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ58 TDV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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