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HW08 KKP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,662 mi
Last recorded129,662 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 KKP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 129,662 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 129,062 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL. TYR UNDER INFLATED. PUNCTURED TYRE LEAKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible pipe, heavily deteriorated. Rear box also deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged HEAVY DAMAGE OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 118,223 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check windscreen wipers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R16 83W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,769 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

offside wiper smears

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Nov 2019 86,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

offside wiper smears

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished / advise replacement / 205/45/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2018 76,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished / advise replacement / 205/45/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,572 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

Fail 28 Nov 2017 65,534 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

outer edge nearside front tyre devoid of tread and perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,018 miles

E.P.C. light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine malfunction light on

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

Fail 23 Nov 2016 54,977 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.P.C. light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine malfunction light on

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,037 miles

inner and outer edges of offside front tyre worn low

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Nov 2013 24,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres perished and cut

both rear tyres worn low and scalloped on inner edges

offside front tyre cut

Pass 29 Nov 2012 16,008 miles

both rear tyres perished

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn low

inner edges of both front tyres devoid of tread

inner edges of rear tyres scalloped

nearside front tyre perished and cut

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2012 16,008 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn low

inner edges of both front tyres devoid of tread

inner edges of rear tyres scalloped

nearside front tyre perished and cut

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 7,358 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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HW08 KKP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HW08 KKP, 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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HW08 KKP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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