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KJ08 YDG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,403 mi
Last recorded122,403 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 122,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod has play present

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tie rod play present

Fail 13 Aug 2019 105,521 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tie rod play present

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,448 miles

Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,774 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,547 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 81,527 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,740 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 73,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,360 miles

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

oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,066 miles

OSR tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear 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 YDG 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 YDG, 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 YDG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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