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ST08 JPJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 JPJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,720 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 116,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 109,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 109,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 92,373 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm inner joint

Rear Exhaust sheild insecure

cuts in outer sidewalls of both front tyres but not in excess of requierments

Fail 26 May 2016 92,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both inner and outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm inner joint

Rear Exhaust sheild insecure

cuts in outer sidewalls of both front tyres but not in excess of requierments

Pass 15 May 2015 80,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay undertray not fully secured

Fail 14 May 2015 80,162 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay undertray not fully secured

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,539 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust (not blowing)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,168 miles

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

near side front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall[no cords showing]

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 JPJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

ST08 JPJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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