MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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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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