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SJ08 YRA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,792 mi
Last recorded138,792 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YRA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 138,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 128,602 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 128,602 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 119,401 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 119,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,361 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,357 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,068 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,300 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,480 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 47,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,649 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 YRA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

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

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