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KJ08 AZF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AZF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,283 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault came on during emissons test (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens is cloudy no pattern visable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned track rod is bent (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no fluid present no dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel is binding

Nearside mirror is insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm rubber perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

emissions could not be completed due to the engine goingb into limp mode

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,469 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,419 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 81,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,868 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT WING CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,868 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT WING CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 78,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front outer wings

Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,390 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 73,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,338 miles

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

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2019 65,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 55,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,774 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT AREA (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,641 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 40,641 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 2 Jan 2014 35,809 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 29,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,911 miles

Front 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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KJ08 AZF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ08 AZF, 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 KJ08 AZF registered?

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

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