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SJ08 TZP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 TZP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Split rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Split rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,332 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,464 miles

reversing light not working

Fail 11 Jul 2019 116,264 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reversing light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,760 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 112,756 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 102,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall has cut in

Fail 28 Aug 2017 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn in middle section (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking oil badly (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall has cut in

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,896 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,896 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,032 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,046 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 70,037 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on tread area

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,668 miles

front tyres diffrent size from rear

Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres diffrent size from rear

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,459 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 TZP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ08 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

SJ08 TZP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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