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WJ58 PJX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 PJX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside front and offside front ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,584 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 74,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,622 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

Fail 5 Jul 2022 66,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a screw (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,019 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inflation fluid expired

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,057 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 51,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Fuel hose leaking At pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,941 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play n/s rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 40,941 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play n/s rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,942 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,127 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside

lower engine cover damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,051 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 PJX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 WJ58 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

WJ58 PJX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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