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PF08 JSZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 JSZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 91,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 91,837 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 89,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 89,892 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 87,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 78,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 76,767 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 76,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 75,973 miles

no reserve travel in handbrake lever but passes roller brake test

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,214 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 72,205 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,546 miles

Offside rear tyre has excessive cracking in thread

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Two front tyres worn and have excessive cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2015 48,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has excessive cracking in thread

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Two front tyres worn and have excessive cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,952 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,692 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 19,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 14,549 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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PF08 JSZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 PF08 JSZ, 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 PF08 JSZ registered?

PF08 JSZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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