MOT Status
ValidMileage
112,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front lower arm bushes worn
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Both Rear Tyres Starting to Perish
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
front tyres slight uneven wear
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
front tyres slight uneven wear
nearside rear tyre side wall damage possible been run-flat
slight misting of oil from gearbox
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
EXHAUST DETERIORATING
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR TYRES CRACKING UP AND GOING OUT OF SHAPE
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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EK08 SHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EK08 SHJ, 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 EK08 SHJ registered?
EK08 SHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is EK08 SHJ safe to buy?
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