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BJ08 NEU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,242 mi
Last recorded155,242 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 155,242 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 150,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 141,463 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 124,314 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,899 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension bush deteriorated causing slight play

Offside Front Lower suspension bush deteriorated causing slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,161 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,161 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,336 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper damage osr bumper corner snapped

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,504 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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BJ08 NEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BJ08 NEU, 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 BJ08 NEU registered?

BJ08 NEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BJ08 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 NEU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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