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WJ58 VAM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,942 mi
Last recorded85,942 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VAM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shock absorber shields loose

high level stop not all illuminated

reverse lights not working

under side partly covered

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,736 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres getting low on tread

covers fitted to underside

Fail 14 Aug 2018 72,736 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,797 miles

all front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 14 Aug 2017 68,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,417 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,000 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 46,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,556 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 39,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,225 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,232 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 VAM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

WJ58 VAM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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