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KJ08 CHL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 CHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn

Nearside headlamp top bracket broken

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 84,963 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,964 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 81,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 75,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,780 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 62,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,837 miles

both front tyres worn close to minimum tread depth

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,950 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 CHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 CHL registered?

KJ08 CHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KJ08 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 CHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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