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KM08 OYV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,804 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 101,804 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak from a gearbox driveshaft seal n/s

Fail 4 Apr 2019 98,789 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps broken/rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Emissions not tested excessive blow and insecure system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak from a gearbox driveshaft seal n/s

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,629 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 94,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Inner Side light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,232 miles

Both front tyres have slight cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 71,699 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 71,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,875 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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KM08 OYV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

KM08 OYV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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