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YS08 ZTJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,015 mi
Last recorded157,015 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ZTJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 157,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 148,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 141,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen has stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 131,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 114,610 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp slight exhaust blow

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 114,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end / tie rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Low fuel level.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,960 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,424 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 64,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,405 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jun 2012 29,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 29,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YS08 ZTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS08 ZTJ, 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 YS08 ZTJ registered?

YS08 ZTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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