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RJ58 OPW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 OPW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,124 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected n/s/f brake slide rubbers are damaged (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy is broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system is loose and hitting rear subframe and body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shock bump stops and covers are broken/ loose (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play n/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

oil level overfull

Fail 14 Feb 2025 108,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected n/s/f brake slide rubbers are damaged (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mounts broken and rear silencer rubbing bumper ,centre clamp is broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shock bump stops and covers are broken/ loose (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play n/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

oil level overfull

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,304 miles

n/s/r brake has slight bind

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 8 Feb 2023 73,530 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 73,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,871 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,521 miles

both rear shockers slight corrision on casings

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 45,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,190 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,304 miles

air conditioning unit leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2011 18,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OPW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

RJ58 OPW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 OPW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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