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SJ08 TZV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 TZV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 110,525 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip sticker fitted to upper section (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas.... advice repair

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

coil springs corroded but complete

under body trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2018 110,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip sticker fitted to upper section (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas.... advice repair

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

coil springs corroded but complete

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,579 miles

Engine covers fitted time of test

Engine light is on

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

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded but still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded but still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2017 106,579 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted time of test

Engine light is on

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

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded but still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded but still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,378 miles

Engine covers fitted time of test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 99,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted time of test

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light is on

Fail 18 Nov 2014 92,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light is on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,722 miles

rear centre stop light removed and wiring

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,478 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,063 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 TZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

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

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