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MA08 ZTZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ZTZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 153,080 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension knocking unable to detect

rear suspension knocking unable to detect

Pass 14 May 2022 148,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 138,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 124,615 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 113,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,117 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,117 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,060 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,009 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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MA08 ZTZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MA08 ZTZ, 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 MA08 ZTZ registered?

MA08 ZTZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MA08 ZTZ safe to buy?

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