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ST08 JNZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,890 mi
Last recorded151,890 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 JNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 151,890 miles

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 151,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 148,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 148,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 4.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 147,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 147,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2019 140,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 140,898 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,265 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 123,265 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,587 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 105,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,385 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,361 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,943 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,943 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2013 48,258 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn 2-3mm

rear brakes slightly stiff

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,463 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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ST08 JNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST08 JNZ, 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 ST08 JNZ registered?

ST08 JNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is ST08 JNZ safe to buy?

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