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SJ08 XXH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,576 mi
Last recorded40,576 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XXH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 40,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 26,587 miles

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

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

Passenger mirror cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2019 26,585 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Passenger mirror cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2019 26,461 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Under car has corrosion to various components suspension,subframes,fuel pipes etc.

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,092 miles

Rear Upper exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,952 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,447 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 9,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,952 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 8,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,352 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 XXH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

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

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