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NJ58 WWA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,043 mi
Last recorded158,043 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 WWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 158,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 158,042 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 153,377 miles

All vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens defected slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2023 153,377 miles

All vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens defected slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,698 miles

All vehicle under body and suspension components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,194 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 128,919 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,728 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,070 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,625 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,932 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,622 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,479 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,121 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,349 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 WWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

NJ58 WWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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