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SJ08 YNZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 99,877 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 93,297 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 93,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,989 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Will require renewal in near future (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,989 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Will require renewal in near future (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,790 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,654 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear inner side lamp inoperative (one of a pair per side)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,590 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 44,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 32,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,414 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 YNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

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

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