MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All round suspension system corroded & rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust shield loose
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Exhaust silencer box corroded & rusty
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 205.45.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All round suspension system corroded & rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust shield loose
Engine oil low
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Exhaust silencer box corroded & rusty
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All round suspension system corroded & rusty
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Exhaust silencer box corroded & rusty
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
n/s/f cv boot clip loose
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
n/s/f cv boot clip loose
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake bind on both rear brakes
nearside front c.v gaiter clip loose
offside front tyre worn on inner tread
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre tread out of shape
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre tread out of shape
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
cut in n/s/f tyre + cracking
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
cut in n/s/f tyre + cracking
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
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DS08 SSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DS08 SSJ, 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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DS08 SSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 2008.
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