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KM08 GPK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

156,459 mi
Last recorded156,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 GPK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 156,459 miles

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

front subframe corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2024 156,454 miles

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

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

front subframe corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 147,569 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 147,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,844 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 139,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,399 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 132,399 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,124 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 40,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,351 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,896 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,052 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 91,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,315 miles

ALTERNATOR CHARGING AT 7 VOLTS

Fail 16 Jan 2016 82,315 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

ALTERNATOR CHARGING AT 7 VOLTS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,125 miles

offside rear inside tail light inop

Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inside tail light inop

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,313 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 72,313 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 60,925 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,367 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,659 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KM08 GPK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 KM08 GPK, 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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KM08 GPK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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