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J10 BUX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 BUX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,897 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 121,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,361 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,361 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 118,696 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

aux belt cracking

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2022 113,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

age cracks in front tyres 205/45/16 bud

aux belt cracking

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,853 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside track rod has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2021 107,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside track rod has slight play

epc light on

exhaust back box corroded

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,328 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 101,725 miles

rear tyres starting to crack 205/45/16 bud

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,250 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 100,250 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2015 88,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,900 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre only just legal

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,900 miles

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

off side front tyre only just legal

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,908 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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J10 BUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J10 BUX, 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 J10 BUX registered?

J10 BUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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