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MJ08 ACV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,373 mi
Last recorded124,373 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ACV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 124,373 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 124,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,269 miles

2x front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,362 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 86,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,981 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,487 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,901 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,900 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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MJ08 ACV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ08 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ08 ACV registered?

MJ08 ACV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is MJ08 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 ACV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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