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EJ08 XEV

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,222 mi
Last recorded105,222 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,222 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal feel spongy

underbody corrosion subframe suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,930 miles

Brake pedal appears spongy

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2023 104,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (separated from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal appears spongy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,922 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2022 103,922 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,738 miles

Bonnet release handle is snapped off

Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle is snapped off

Clutch is slipping

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service indicator showing

Vehicle only just started

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,654 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust has a slight blow from front flexi section

Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,654 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust has a slight blow from front flexi section

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,495 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,001 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken at flexi joint (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,048 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 90,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads getting very low

Fail 30 Mar 2013 51,856 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel alignment apears to be incorrect as both front tyres have scrubbed inner edges away

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,828 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,596 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 XEV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJ08 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

EJ08 XEV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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