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SC08 XSJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,601 mi
Last recorded71,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,601 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 71,601 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 64,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,466 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 62,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,284 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 60,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,756 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 45,730 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,211 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

o/s/r shocker dust cover broken

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,962 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)

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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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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