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LJ58 TDZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,608 mi
Last recorded92,608 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 TDZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,608 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,522 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTTOM BALL JOINT NUT NOT LOCKING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 84,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

stopped emission test due to car getting hot but emission levels high

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,470 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,228 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,550 miles

Back box slightly deterioated

Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box deterioated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,474 miles

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

exhaust back box deterioated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,261 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 34,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,255 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 22,255 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TDZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

LJ58 TDZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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