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OV58 VNJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,937 mi
Last recorded113,937 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 VNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 103,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth + cut's split's to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to D bond (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth + cut's split's to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to D bond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faulty bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,765 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)

Oil leak

engine mil light on

Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,765 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

engine mil light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,162 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 59,783 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 59,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OV58 VNJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OV58 VNJ, 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 OV58 VNJ registered?

OV58 VNJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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