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EJ08 XEU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,132 mi
Last recorded125,132 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and also is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 125,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and also is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 118,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,364 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on the inside edge

nearside repeater lens missing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,358 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,378 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,188 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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EJ08 XEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EJ08 XEU, 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 EJ08 XEU registered?

EJ08 XEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EJ08 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 XEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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