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KJ08 OCW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,584 mi
Last recorded141,584 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 OCW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded pitted and thin

Fail 8 Sep 2020 138,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded pitted and thin

Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 30 May 2019 128,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,948 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 98,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front mounting broken (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Re test exhaust emissions when repaired.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,768 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,641 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,727 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 OCW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

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