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CE08 JZJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,666 mi
Last recorded43,666 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 JZJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 43,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 40,502 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 40,502 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse light in-op

Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,527 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 35,527 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,916 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 26 Feb 2020 34,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,221 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,312 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2018 31,312 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,343 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers are insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,422 miles

Off side rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,447 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 25,447 miles

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

Front brake pads are deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,605 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 20,605 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,393 miles

Off side front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,162 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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 JZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JZJ, 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 JZJ registered?

CE08 JZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is CE08 JZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 JZJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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