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RJ08 XFG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,841 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 89V CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner tread wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,949 miles

nsf tyre - cuts on the outer wall.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,287 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 18,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RJ08 XFG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ08 XFG, 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 RJ08 XFG registered?

RJ08 XFG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is RJ08 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 XFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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