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BJ08 NGY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,530 mi
Last recorded127,530 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NGY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,530 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,530 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,590 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,970 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2015 79,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air big (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,637 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,637 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 30,363 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,477 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 NGY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ08 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

BJ08 NGY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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