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PL57 TJZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 TJZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have a lip on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front air bag turned off

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 98,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have a lip on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,528 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,549 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,305 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,456 miles

Rear bump stops split.

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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PL57 TJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PL57 TJZ, 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 PL57 TJZ registered?

PL57 TJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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