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WJ58 VAK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,071 mi
Last recorded151,071 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VAK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 151,071 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 150,942 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2025 144,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,133 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 138,004 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,762 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2023 131,762 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2022 126,311 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Fail 8 Mar 2022 126,170 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak & TOP INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 120,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs very rusty

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre warping on inner edge

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 108,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs very rusty

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre warping on inner edge

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,546 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly!

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 97,546 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly!

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,705 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2012 37,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,730 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 VAK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

WJ58 VAK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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