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SM08 JVX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 JVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,038 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 106,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,406 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,609 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,514 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,513 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

BOTH rear brake discs pitted

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

O/S handbrake insecure

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

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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SM08 JVX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SM08 JVX, 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 SM08 JVX registered?

SM08 JVX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is SM08 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 JVX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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