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RV58 JWA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,129 mi
Last recorded152,129 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 JWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 152,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 152,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 144,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear back box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2023 144,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear back box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2022 122,660 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 122,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,767 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

service/foot brake feels spongy

Pass 20 Apr 2020 91,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 81,135 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,166 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,612 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres have cuts to walls but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 23 Mar 2017 55,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear nearside and offside tyres have cuts to walls but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 23 Mar 2017 55,612 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear nearside and offside tyres have cuts to walls but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,825 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,999 miles

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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RV58 JWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV58 JWA, 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 RV58 JWA registered?

RV58 JWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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