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VA08 JBE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,241 mi
Last recorded51,241 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 JBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 51,034 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,153 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2017 35,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,909 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,558 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 22,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,928 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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VA08 JBE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA08 JBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA08 JBE registered?

VA08 JBE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is VA08 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 JBE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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