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PJ08 ZWL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ZWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,223 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,082 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,229 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 73,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,288 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 20,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ZWL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ08 ZWL, 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 PJ08 ZWL registered?

PJ08 ZWL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PJ08 ZWL safe to buy?

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