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KJ08 AYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,602 mi
Last recorded135,602 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 135,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,635 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 117,624 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure bracket not secured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched stretching under full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n0 attern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe washers visible on fitment (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer removed from exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching exhaust casing melted (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

only 1 rear seat fitted at time of test n/s/r passenger

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,176 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,876 miles

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,618 miles

no smoke detected

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no smoke detected

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,045 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 57,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,874 miles

both front disc's worn &pitted

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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KJ08 AYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ08 AYS, 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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KJ08 AYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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