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EA08 PLJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,492 mi
Last recorded206,492 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 206,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and o/s insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f fog lamp not working

windscreen crack n/s lower

Fail 17 Aug 2024 206,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and o/s insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

windscreen crack n/s lower

Pass 19 Aug 2023 185,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened lever not returning to stop (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suspect shock "tramp" (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f fog out

small radiator leak and level low

windscreen crack n/s lower

Fail 19 Aug 2023 185,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened lever not returning to stop (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suspect shock "tramp" (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f fog out

small radiator leak and level low

windscreen crack n/s lower

Pass 20 Aug 2022 164,105 miles

Front front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Offside Front front fog light not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres damaged on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2022 164,105 miles

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

Front front exhaust flexy deteriorating

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres damaged on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2021 142,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and n/s/f slightly underflated 205/45 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r brake caliper hand brake lever requires small attention

rear heat shield deteriorating

rear tail exhaust deteriating

windscreen crack developing o/s lower

Pass 22 Aug 2020 122,965 miles

emmission result indicates repair may be neccessary next MOT

front fog lamps not working done at time of test

n/s/r tyre wearing

tail exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2020 122,965 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

emmission result indicates repair may be neccessary next MOT

front fog lamps not working done at time of test

n/s/r tyre wearing

tail exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,065 miles

n/s/r number lamp dull

n/s/r seat belt stalk deteriorating

o/s hand brake cable tight

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

tail silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 2 May 2018 79,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,883 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 63,747 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,982 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 36,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2012 29,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 20,921 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 PLJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PLJ, 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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EA08 PLJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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