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DU08 KKN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,256 mi
Last recorded103,256 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Feb 2021 103,254 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,726 miles

exhaust front flexi mesh adrift and slight blow

osf anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split

Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,725 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flexi mesh adrift and slight blow

osf anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,352 miles

exhaust corroded and front flexi mesh adrift

oil leak front of engine

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,532 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded and front flexi mesh adrift

oil leak front of engine

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,236 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust slightly insecure in centre exhaust sleeve

front exhaust flexi mesh adrift

front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

inner rack ends have a slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,304 miles

hand brake lever travel high

osf wiper split at ends

slight exhaust blow at middle joint

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hand brake lever travel high

nsr tyre worn on edges and splitting

osf wiper split at ends

slight exhaust blow at middle joint

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,475 miles

both front wipers insecure in arms

centre exhaust joint insecure and blowing

handbrake lever travel high

nsf and osr tyres worn on inner edges

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Nov 2015 64,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers insecure in arms

centre exhaust joint insecure and blowing

handbrake lever travel high

nsf and osr tyres worn on inner edges

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,548 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,878 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KKN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU08 KKN, 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 KKN registered?

DU08 KKN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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