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EN08 BAA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,475 mi
Last recorded133,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 133,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 133,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,349 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,349 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,575 miles

Slight play in both rack arms

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,575 miles

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

Slight play in both rack arms

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 76,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 68,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,482 miles

nsr tyre has a thorn in inner shoulder and slight inner tread lift

osr tyre has a slight flat spot on tread

tracking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,713 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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EN08 BAA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN08 BAA, 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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EN08 BAA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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