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AJ57 SXY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,644 mi
Last recorded167,644 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SXY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 167,644 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 167,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 161,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 152,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 140,927 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 140,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 131,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 116,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 97,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,224 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,618 miles

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

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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AJ57 SXY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ57 SXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ57 SXY?

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What year was AJ57 SXY registered?

AJ57 SXY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is AJ57 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 SXY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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