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KO08 KOV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,776 mi
Last recorded134,776 miles
Recorded on25 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KOV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Dec 2024 134,776 miles

oil leak-sump casing rusting,exhaust-flexi poor,front brake discs lipped pitting,nsf steering arm balljoint play,osf suspension arm bush splitting,underbody-axle-pipes-running gear rusting

osf window noisy,antifreeze minimum,alternator belt poor splitting,osf double position light intermittant,nsr light cover fractured,front tyre treads uneven wear-tracking required,fuel filter aged-overdue change

Fail 23 Dec 2024 134,774 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall and tread bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak-sump casing rusting,exhaust-flexi poor,front brake discs lipped pitting,nsf steering arm balljoint play,osf suspension arm bush splitting,underbody-axle-pipes-running gear rusting

osf window noisy,antifreeze minimum,alternator belt poor splitting,osf double position light intermittant,nsr light cover fractured,front tyre treads uneven wear-tracking required,fuel filter aged-overdue change

Pass 22 Dec 2023 129,696 miles

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Fail 19 Dec 2023 129,696 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear scored-pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm-investigate (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 1 of 3 bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose,service overdue alert on-oil dirty,oil spill,coolant spill,alternator belt poor,antifreeze low,brake fluid minimum,tyre pressure fault active,osf inner door handle stiff

nsr light poor-cracked-dimming,osf tyre punctured,front suspension arms-bushes poor,nsf steering arm joint play,front brake discs poor-scored-pitting

nsr tyre poor-tread cracking-tyre treads uneven wear,front brakes imbalanced,underbody-exhaust-nsf hydraulic pipes-running gear rusting

osf window mech noisy,rear brakes bindy

Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,926 miles

all brake discs poor-rusty-lipped-uneven wear,both front steering arm balljoints play,rear shockers poor-damp

osf window mechanism noisy,service overdue alert on,engine oil minimum,antifreeze minimum,oil spill,alternator belt poor,suspension-running gear-units rusting

Fail 17 Dec 2022 118,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped revs bouncing (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

all brake discs poor-rusty-lipped-uneven wear,both front steering arm balljoints play,rear shockers poor-damp

osf window mechanism noisy,service overdue alert on,engine oil minimum,antifreeze minimum,oil spill,alternator belt poor,suspension-running gear-units rusting

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,878 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked not showing white light

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,130 miles

Both rear bump stops showing signs of age

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the offside rear seat belt

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

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

Nearside rear light cluster cracked- no sharp edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in the offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing low on tread (3mm)

Both rear bump stops showing signs of age

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the offside rear seat belt

Coolant level low- topped up for test

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

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

Nearside rear light cluster cracked- no sharp edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in the offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,442 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,661 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop cracked and seperated

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear bump stop cracked and seperated

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,180 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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KO08 KOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KO08 KOV, 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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KO08 KOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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