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SE57 JXF

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,536 mi
Last recorded82,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 JXF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 82,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi pipe rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 73,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 73,693 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,632 miles

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

front plate cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2017 70,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also various warning lights on (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,549 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 61,547 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,651 miles

rear exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full exhaust system detereiorated .

Fail 10 Feb 2014 44,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full exhaust system detereiorated .

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake has slight bind. full exhaust corroded .

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,485 miles

2nd bonnet catch stiff

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,056 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 32,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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SE57 JXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SE57 JXF, 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 SE57 JXF registered?

SE57 JXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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