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SJ08 XWV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,695 mi
Last recorded87,695 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,230 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 84,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,136 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 78,136 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 73,637 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,360 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,360 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,585 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

front brake discs corroded/pitted on edges/worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust front flex joint blowing slightly

o/s/r shocker cover adrift

Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust front flex joint blowing slightly

o/s/r shocker cover adrift

Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,754 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,011 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 XWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

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

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