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KO08 KPA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KPA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 72,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,694 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 67,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald on inner edge (185/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 64,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,950 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (185/60r15)

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2018 59,927 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position will not open (6.2.1 (e))

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (185/60r15)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856015 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 55,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe sleeve/clamp corroded (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856015 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,843 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (repairable)

underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of all components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing edges

offside wiper rubber split/smearing slightly(aero)

rear brake discs worn/lipped/corroded

slight drag/bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,683 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing edges

nearside front anti roll link bar threads not going through nyloc part of nut

offside wiper rubber split/smearing slightly(aero)

rear brake discs worn/lipped/corroded

slight drag/bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 31 May 2014 43,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,975 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 KPA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KO08 KPA, 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 KO08 KPA registered?

KO08 KPA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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