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EX08 JZC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 JZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 75,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 65,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 48,595 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 48,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 46,979 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear at 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre very badly perished and cracked at 3mm

Fail 14 Feb 2017 37,972 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both console (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear at 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre very badly perished and cracked at 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Lower SILL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE IS BADLY AGE CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Lower SILL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE IS BADLY AGE CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,966 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 28,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 22,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,330 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 13,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX08 JZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EX08 JZC, 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 EX08 JZC registered?

EX08 JZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 JZC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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