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AV08 KFN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,916 mi
Last recorded100,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KFN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 100,915 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,700 miles

Engine management service ON upon dashboard

Exhaust brackets corroded

Exhaust flex pipe damaged

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine management service ON upon dashboard

Exhaust brackets corroded

Exhaust flex pipe damaged

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,393 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 82,393 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,507 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,348 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,246 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,606 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)

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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AV08 KFN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV08 KFN, 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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AV08 KFN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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