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DV08 KJA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,749 mi
Last recorded148,749 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 148,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 140,023 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 140,023 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,545 miles

o/s handbrake cable requires attention

Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,254 miles

Engine oil very low

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,260 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage upper dust cover deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

slight play to nearside inner steering arm

Pass 28 Feb 2018 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroding

slight play nearside inner track rod

Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,286 miles

Fuel pipe leaking diesel pump on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroding

slight play nearside inner track rod

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 84,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,752 miles

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

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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DV08 KJA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DV08 KJA, 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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DV08 KJA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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