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KM08 NWL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 129,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 126,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,226 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both NSF OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 123,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both NSF OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 115,758 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 115,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,165 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 108,165 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,382 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 87,382 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,092 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,065 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,089 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KM08 NWL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NWL, 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 KM08 NWL registered?

KM08 NWL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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