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RJ58 OPV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 OPV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,735 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,473 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

STONE CHIP TO WINDSREEN

Fail 12 Nov 2019 59,473 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

STONE CHIP TO WINDSREEN

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,402 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,284 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,566 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 33,565 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,171 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 29,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre starting to perish and crack around inner tread

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,622 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,876 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 17,876 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres close to wear indicator bars

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 OPV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RJ58 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

RJ58 OPV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 OPV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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