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NJ58 PKV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,773 mi
Last recorded128,773 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 PKV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 128,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 128,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 115,160 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 106,745 miles

Rear rear back box exhaust corrode to middle box

Fail 24 Sep 2022 106,745 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear rear back box exhaust corrode to middle box

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 96,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

CATALYTIC CONVERTER INTERNALS RATTLING - CAUSING EML TO COME ON AND EMISSIONS LIMITS JUST MET

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SECTION SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

OIL LEVEL AT MINIMUM AND SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS AND INNERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 84,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS AND INNERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX, CENTER SLEAVE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2019 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SCTION OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX, CENTER SLEAVE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre been repaired deteriorating

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,459 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 47,459 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,579 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 36,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,100 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 31,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,133 miles

N/S/R seat belt not inspected, child seat installed and secured with belt.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 14,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NJ58 PKV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NJ58 PKV, 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 NJ58 PKV registered?

NJ58 PKV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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