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AD08 BYJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,424 mi
Last recorded83,424 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 83,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear heat shield damaged

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 66,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear heat shield damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,008 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall and inner wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2017 60,008 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall and inner wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 44,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,932 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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AD08 BYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 AD08 BYJ, 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 AD08 BYJ registered?

AD08 BYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AD08 BYJ safe to buy?

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