MOT Status
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102,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
tail box outer skin detriated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Slight play inner tie rod
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Slight play inner tie rod
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
headlamp aims faded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
headlamp aims faded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
o/s mirror slightly loose
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
o/s mirror slightly loose
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres feathered, cuts & perished
rear exhaust box corroded
slight bind on rear brakes
o/s/ mirror slightly loose
rear exhaust corroded
both front tyres wearing inner edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
annaconda starting to deteriorate on exhaust
o/s/f fog light lenze cracked but still whole
rear silencer outerskin corroded
scale on rear discs and slight lip on front discs
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
annaconda starting to deteriorate on exhaust
o/s/f fog light lenze cracked but still whole
rear silencer outerskin corroded
scale on rear discs and slight lip on front discs
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 XEX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 XEX, 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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EJ08 XEX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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