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BJ08 UNS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UNS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 144,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

parking brake lever has reserve travel.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,033 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 127,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 116,361 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 107,487 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 2 May 2017 97,106 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front and rear camps at jionts (7.1.2)

Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms back bush deteriated and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has a nick in side wall outer

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 May 2017 97,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link ball joint play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front and rear camps at jionts (7.1.2)

Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms back bush deteriated and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has a nick in side wall outer

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2015 75,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,121 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 46,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,600 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UNS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

BJ08 UNS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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