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EA08 BYJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,650 mi
Last recorded140,650 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 140,650 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 140,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,090 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel felt at n/s wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering rack has play

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside steering rack has play

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,906 miles

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

Tail section exhaust has slight outer skin corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,686 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,507 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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EA08 BYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 BYJ, 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 EA08 BYJ registered?

EA08 BYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is EA08 BYJ safe to buy?

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