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PL08 PHJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,247 mi
Last recorded136,247 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 PHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS REDUCED RESERVE TRAVEL BRAKES MAINTAINANCE ADVISED

Fail 24 Nov 2022 136,120 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,954 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,886 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,061 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,059 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,506 miles

Exhaust Rear Section Corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Clutch Very Worn

Exhaust Rear Section Corroded

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

One Alloy Front Wheel And One Steel

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,811 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,944 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 66,944 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside & Nearside front tyres cracking on inside wall! BUT NOT deep enough to reach plys or cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,237 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 60,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,674 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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PL08 PHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL08 PHJ, 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 PL08 PHJ registered?

PL08 PHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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