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BJ08 LKF

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,189 mi
Last recorded124,189 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LKF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,836 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,332 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 99,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,475 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,917 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack play

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight end float in n/s front steering rack arm, efficient at test.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,808 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 42,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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BJ08 LKF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BJ08 LKF, 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 BJ08 LKF registered?

BJ08 LKF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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