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DU08 KJO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,050 mi
Last recorded123,050 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 KJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,050 miles

General Corrosion On Underbody Components, Coil Springs & Drum Backing Plate

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 123,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

General Corrosion On Underbody Components, Coil Springs & Drum Backing Plate

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,227 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake drum back plates Corroded

Underbody Components are generally corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 114,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake drum back plates Corroded

Underbody Components are generally corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 105,987 miles

Back box corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2021 105,987 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back box corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

adj handbrake.

attention to n/s/r brake.

rear exhaust soon.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

adj handbrake.

attention to n/s/r brake.

rear exhaust soon.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,436 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,471 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,831 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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DU08 KJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DU08 KJO, 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 DU08 KJO registered?

DU08 KJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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