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RJ58 OPT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,704 mi
Last recorded80,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 OPT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,704 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,359 miles

Front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,359 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,510 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,115 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 41,579 miles

gearbox is noisy

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,845 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)

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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RJ58 OPT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ58 OPT, 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 RJ58 OPT registered?

RJ58 OPT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is RJ58 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 OPT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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