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VU58 WJJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,361 mi
Last recorded12,361 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 WJJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 12,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 12,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 12,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 11,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 11,900 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 11,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 11,145 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 11,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 10,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Fail 14 May 2021 10,714 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 10,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 9,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 8,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 7,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 7,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage and cracks edge of tread

Fail 26 Apr 2016 7,018 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage and cracks edge of tread

Pass 21 May 2015 5,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 5,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 5,231 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 4,519 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 3,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 2,992 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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VU58 WJJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VU58 WJJ, 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 VU58 WJJ registered?

VU58 WJJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is VU58 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 WJJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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