MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS/All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS/All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS/All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS/All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
service light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger seat fore and aft mechanism not fuctioning correctly but does not come under any fail criteria
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust flexi blowing slightly
o/s/r shocker dust cover broken
slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre
front exhaust flexi blowing slightly
o/s/r shocker dust cover broken
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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SC08 XSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White 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 SC08 XSJ, 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 SC08 XSJ registered?
SC08 XSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2008.
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