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SO57 EJG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,857 mi
Last recorded112,857 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 EJG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,857 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,655 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,897 miles

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

advise front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,279 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 84,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,059 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,639 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2013 49,912 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,906 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,356 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 45,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,585 miles

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

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

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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SO57 EJG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 SO57 EJG, 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 SO57 EJG registered?

SO57 EJG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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