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KJ08 CEY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,702 mi
Last recorded139,702 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 CEY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,329 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,314 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both(inner shoulder) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,282 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 92,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eml on dashand dpf light came on

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,334 miles

e.m.l on dashboard

Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,334 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

e.m.l on dashboard

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,936 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,456 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,456 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,149 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,260 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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KJ08 CEY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CEY, 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 CEY registered?

KJ08 CEY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 CEY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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