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KO08 UHT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UHT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 104,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019 98,537 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2019 98,537 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2018 85,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 75,908 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 75,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings brocken away, system supported on rear axle beam (7.1.1)

front exhaust flexi hose detereorated and leaking

Pass 25 May 2016 68,152 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Fail 20 May 2016 68,139 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative intermittent operation (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner lamp source no illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 61,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,505 miles

o/s front plastic under tray broken

Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front plastic under tray broken

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 UHT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 KO08 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

KO08 UHT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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