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AO08 JXA

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 90,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppies (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near 60 and Offside 80 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointing pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) HEAVILY WORN ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,633 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 81,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,451 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 67,515 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 67,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2017 63,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 63,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside rack knuckle

Fail 23 Apr 2016 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside rack knuckle

Fail 17 Apr 2015 57,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2014 53,589 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 53,589 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 48,477 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 44,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 44,095 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,524 miles

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

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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AO08 JXA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO08 JXA, 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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AO08 JXA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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