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SJ08 YMZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,808 mi
Last recorded64,808 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YMZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,491 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,765 miles

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

offside rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,991 miles

ofside front suspension arm bush fitted incorrect

Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,247 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,247 miles

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

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 YMZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

SJ08 YMZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 YMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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