CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ08 ZWT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

170,874 mi
Last recorded170,874 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ZWT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 170,874 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded taped up

Pass 13 Nov 2023 154,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing is corroded sharp edge has been taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay splashed with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,131 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 138,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,780 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 104,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,906 miles

spare wheel has a punch

Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,906 miles

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

spare wheel has a punch

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,326 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cracks on valve stem

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear cracks on valve stem

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake calliper is seized

Offside Rear cracks on valve stem

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,380 miles

Brake fluid slightly low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake caliper binding..Freed off.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 75,380 miles

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

Brake fluid slightly low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake caliper binding..Freed off.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,055 miles

N/S front tyre flat. Inflated for MOT

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,055 miles

N/S front tyre flat. Inflated for MOT

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,616 miles

Cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Play in n/s steering rack arm.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 66,616 miles

Cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in n/s steering rack arm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in n/s rack arm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,079 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipes at filter not clipped.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,079 miles

Fuel pipes at filter not clipped.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,092 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ08 ZWT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 ZWT, 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

How do I check the history of PJ08 ZWT?

You can check the full history of PJ08 ZWT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ08 ZWT registered?

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

Is PJ08 ZWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 ZWT shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ08 ZWT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ08 ZWT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.