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PJ58 DHE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 DHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 122,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 121,997 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blades marks (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel may need adjustment or repair

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2025 114,888 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blades marks (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,088 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both wipers have marked the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box shedding its outer layer

Fail 24 Jan 2024 104,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both wipers have marked the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box shedding its outer layer

Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,484 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,108 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 67,087 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,648 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 17,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,377 miles

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

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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PJ58 DHE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ58 DHE, 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 PJ58 DHE registered?

PJ58 DHE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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