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SJ08 YON

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,929 mi
Last recorded63,929 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YON
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Front o/s and n/s driveshafts slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat back has some play however is still secure

Offside Front Outer sill area slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Offside wing repeater lens missing however still secure and correct colour

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 63,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Front o/s and n/s driveshafts slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat back has some play however is still secure

Offside Front Outer sill area slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside wing repeater lens missing however still secure and correct colour

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,324 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished 195-55-15

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded slightly

Rear axle corroded

clutch pipe corroded

reverse light inop

sump slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,604 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central and rear exhaust corroded at joins and tail pipe

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished 195-55-15

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded slightly

Rear axle corroded

clutch pipe corroded

reverse light inop

sump slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,611 miles

All exhaust clamps corroded

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

Radiator fan not cutting in when hot.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 58,611 miles

All exhaust clamps corroded

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

Radiator fan not cutting in when hot.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,037 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 58,037 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,474 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 48,463 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,793 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 41,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,338 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 35,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,391 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 YON is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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