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BK08 EFS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EFS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 2 May 2017 78,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 2 May 2017 78,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,300 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 65,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,657 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 39,869 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,869 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,356 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 EFS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 BK08 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

BK08 EFS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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