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NJ58 WEW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,745 mi
Last recorded97,745 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 WEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,745 miles

front brakes showing slight previous overheat

sump starting to leak and corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,739 miles

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

front brakes showing slight previous overheat

Pass 11 Feb 2025 94,630 miles

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

exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,093 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm approx.

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

Offside Front inner door handle tight in operation

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

front exhaust flexi covering missing and deteriorating slight

rear interior and boot soaking from water ingress

Fail 25 Jan 2024 92,093 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm approx.

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle tight in operation

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

front exhaust flexi covering missing and deteriorating slight

rear interior and boot soaking from water ingress

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,285 miles

back box outer skin holed

service light on

Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 86,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,000 miles

drivers door interior handle sticking

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2021 85,000 miles

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

drivers door interior handle sticking

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,111 miles

Front brake backing plates deteriorating

Front brake disc faces slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and starting to go out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding and peeling

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limits and heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter corroded at securing strap

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,776 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,960 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 18,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 18,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,121 miles

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 WEW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ58 WEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ58 WEW registered?

NJ58 WEW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is NJ58 WEW safe to buy?

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