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PY57 JXA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,284 mi
Last recorded91,284 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 JXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,844 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2017 75,785 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,855 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,032 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,032 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,451 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 37,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 37,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,230 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 25,230 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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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PY57 JXA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PY57 JXA, 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 PY57 JXA registered?

PY57 JXA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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