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EX08 JZO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,691 mi
Last recorded90,691 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 JZO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 90,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 88,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 80,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,762 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 77,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear Reversing light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,960 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,501 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 53,501 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 47,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,446 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,980 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 19,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,880 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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EX08 JZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX08 JZO?

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What year was EX08 JZO registered?

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

Is EX08 JZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 JZO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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