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SJ08 TZK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,690 mi
Last recorded59,690 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 TZK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 59,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing thin,also outer sidewall has signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2019 59,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing thin,also outer sidewall has signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 55,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 31,674 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,082 miles

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

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

exhaust join pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 22,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,037 miles

slight wear lower arm bushes

Fail 12 May 2011 16,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight wear lower arm bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,093 miles

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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SJ08 TZK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ08 TZK, 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 SJ08 TZK registered?

SJ08 TZK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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