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BK08 EFN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,639 mi
Last recorded82,639 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EFN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,639 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 82,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,187 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 78,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,038 miles

EML Displayed on dash

Exhaust corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Displayed on dash

Exhaust corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,165 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

damage to n/s/f tyre wall borderline

wear on front brake discs + corrosion

wear on front tyres on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2016 67,110 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion on exhaust back box

damage to n/s/f tyre wall borderline

wear on front brake discs + corrosion

wear on front tyres on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,043 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damage

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,238 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,238 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,711 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,456 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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BK08 EFN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK08 EFN, 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 BK08 EFN registered?

BK08 EFN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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