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HK08 TKZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,293 mi
Last recorded114,293 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 TKZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 114,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust det

n/s front washer jet weak

Fail 1 Oct 2022 114,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust det

n/s front washer jet weak

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,003 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,920 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 19 Jul 2019 76,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45W16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box deteriorating

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating and has uneven tread

nearside rear wheel slight bind

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,356 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 69,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,304 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,571 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2016 53,571 miles

Offside 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 tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,209 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

engine cover fitted.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

engine cover fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,375 miles

MIL light on

rear exhaust corroded outer casing not leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

MIL light on

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded outer casing not leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,566 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 21,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,023 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly soft

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (stepped tyre)

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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HK08 TKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HK08 TKZ, 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 HK08 TKZ registered?

HK08 TKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is HK08 TKZ safe to buy?

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