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SJ08 XWT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XWT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,456 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp broken

front brake discs worn and corroded

heat shield insecure

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,455 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre clamp broken

front brake discs worn and corroded

heat shield insecure

rear brake discs worn and corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,212 miles

Exhaust system corroded at front

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,295 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,604 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,531 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 32,531 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,013 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 XWT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

SJ08 XWT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is SJ08 XWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 XWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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