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AO08 JXF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JXF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 100,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - worn/split/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play worn/rough/notchy too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel reading - 62 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - worn/split/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play worn/rough/notchy too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel reading - 49 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking very almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Some underside body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 94,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,038 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative intermittent in functioning (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 81,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 74,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,501 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 66,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 54,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,713 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 40,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 25,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,853 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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AO08 JXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JXF, 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 AO08 JXF registered?

AO08 JXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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