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PX58 UTJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 UTJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 95,874 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 95,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,353 miles

front discs

ns anti roll pin slight worn

osf tyre worn

rear axel bushes

Fail 18 Jun 2025 90,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,216 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH WORN / PERISHING

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

WATER INSIDE O/S REAR LAMP

Fail 24 Jun 2024 86,207 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SUN STRIP TOO LOW (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing REFITTED (1.1.2 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH WORN / PERISHING

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

WATER INSIDE O/S REAR LAMP

Pass 1 Jun 2023 76,416 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 76,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2022 62,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 57,614 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 57,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,515 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 55,509 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 51,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,730 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking around the edges of the tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,509 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 12,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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PX58 UTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PX58 UTJ, 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 PX58 UTJ registered?

PX58 UTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PX58 UTJ safe to buy?

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