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BJ08 LKN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LKN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,121 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 109,121 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking heavy leak from steering rack and pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,323 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,927 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight wear/play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,298 miles

steering inner rack knuckles worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,035 miles

engine management and DPF fault lamps on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LKN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 LKN, 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 LKN registered?

BJ08 LKN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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