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CE08 JYN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,571 mi
Last recorded96,571 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 JYN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 96,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 96,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Has Come Off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump Stops Broken Both Sides

Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clap Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low Reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Very Badly Cracking to Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,891 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 89,890 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 85,520 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 85,322 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 76,615 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2020 76,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,230 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 46,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,033 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges and on limit

Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges and on limit

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,806 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 24,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,588 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,063 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm

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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CE08 JYN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CE08 JYN, 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 CE08 JYN registered?

CE08 JYN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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