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FY08 MZJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,380 mi
Last recorded154,380 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MZJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 154,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 154,380 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,597 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 115,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,412 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 91,055 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 91,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,017 miles

slight play n/s/f strg rack inner track arm

Fail 3 Mar 2011 70,015 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play n/s/f strg rack inner track arm

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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FY08 MZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY08 MZJ, 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 FY08 MZJ registered?

FY08 MZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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