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WJ58 VFF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,781 mi
Last recorded87,781 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VFF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 87,766 miles

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

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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,386 miles

Engine oil level over full.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 76,383 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Engine coolant below minimum.

Engine oil level over full.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,107 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,679 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,619 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 May 2018 55,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,082 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no smoke detected

Fail 6 Jun 2017 49,082 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no smoke detected

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,722 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,516 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 VFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

WJ58 VFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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