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LJ58 VWO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,729 mi
Last recorded41,729 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VWO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 41,729 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 41,729 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/R17 (DOT 38/14) Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/R17 (DOT 38/14) Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 37,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 35,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 33,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,245 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 32,244 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,553 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,793 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 24,424 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 24,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,631 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,448 miles

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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 VWO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

LJ58 VWO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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