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WJ58 SXK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,148 mi
Last recorded178,148 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 SXK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 178,148 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2023 178,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2022 164,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 148,442 miles

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 148,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside 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))

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 147,842 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 147,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 139,483 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 135,250 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,658 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 131,655 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,467 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 126,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,887 miles

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

n/s front tyre getting low in tread

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

n/s front tyre getting low in tread

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,470 miles

steering rack has slight play on n/s/f

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,649 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 SXK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ58 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

WJ58 SXK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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