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SJ08 TZM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 TZM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,171 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 83,000 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 83,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,366 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,985 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,097 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 59,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,916 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,157 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,432 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 TZM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZM, 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 SJ08 TZM registered?

SJ08 TZM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SJ08 TZM safe to buy?

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