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FD57 JJE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,142 mi
Last recorded27,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 JJE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 27,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 25,953 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 25,953 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 24,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Jan 2023 23,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 22,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 21,015 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 21,015 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,038 miles

24% imbalance across rear foot brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2019 18,242 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2019 18,242 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 16,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 15,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 13,866 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,078 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 10,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 8,504 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 6,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 5,525 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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FD57 JJE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD57 JJE, 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 FD57 JJE registered?

FD57 JJE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is FD57 JJE safe to buy?

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