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SC57 OEJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,746 mi
Last recorded89,746 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 OEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,746 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 89,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.6 reading 2.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,329 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS LONG TRAVEL.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,669 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,669 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,004 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,702 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2013 68,470 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,990 miles

hand brake travel

rear tyre treads low

Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel

rear tyre treads low

Pass 30 May 2011 37,542 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 37,542 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,412 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 32,412 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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SC57 OEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 SC57 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC57 OEJ registered?

SC57 OEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SC57 OEJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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