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PJ08 ZWB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,189 mi
Last recorded119,189 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ZWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 119,189 miles

Exhaust tail section outer skin separating

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from tank to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 119,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust tail section outer skin separating

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from tank to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 108,997 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 108,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking at ends (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,914 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 100,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet poor

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,710 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp loose/broken

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from tank to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 94,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose/broken

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from tank to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,455 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,986 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 73,985 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,098 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,694 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 31,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 17,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 17,137 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 14,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 11,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 8,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,490 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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PJ08 ZWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 PJ08 ZWB, 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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PJ08 ZWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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