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RJ58 YWX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,436 mi
Last recorded151,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 YWX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 151,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 151,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 139,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,675 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 130,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,467 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding

Fail 12 Nov 2021 110,467 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 94,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front suspension dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear suspension dust covers dropped down

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

Offside Front suspension dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension dust cover dropped down

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,118 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover broken

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover broken

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,379 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers broken

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 63,379 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers broken

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

Pass 19 May 2017 58,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,376 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front shock absorber dust covers broken

both front tyres very low on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,458 miles

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,387 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,665 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 16,679 miles

Coolant leak

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 YWX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

RJ58 YWX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is RJ58 YWX safe to buy?

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