MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under-body corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under-body corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components
Emissions not tested vehicle over heating -could cause damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre rear seatbelt trapped
corrosion developing on outer side sills
front wiper blades dirty
splitting to tyre walls offside front and nearside rear
underside surface corrosion to various metallic componants
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
Eml illuminated
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Eml illuminated
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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J8 XAL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 J8 XAL, 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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J8 XAL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 February 2008.
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