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WJ58 PHV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,819 mi
Last recorded132,819 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 PHV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,819 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,424 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,076 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,420 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loosing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated badly cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,528 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 67,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 61,196 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 61,196 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,901 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jan 2013 39,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,322 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 38,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,043 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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WJ58 PHV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJ58 PHV, 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 WJ58 PHV registered?

WJ58 PHV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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