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KO08 UHZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,790 mi
Last recorded106,790 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 106,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 106,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,669 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 95,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

rear silencer box starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,114 miles

covers fitted

exhaust badly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear seats folded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

covers fitted

exhaust badly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear seats folded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,377 miles

corrosion to complete exhaust system

corrosion to edges of front and rear brake discs

very minor windscreen chips noted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 57,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to complete exhaust system

corrosion to edges of front and rear brake discs

very minor windscreen chips noted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 47,898 miles

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

n/s/r tyre heavioly perished

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,898 miles

n/s/r tyre heavioly perished

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre cracking heavily

n/s/r tyre cracked heavily round side wall

o/s/f tyre cracked heavily round side wall and starting to seperate

rear brake discs corroded heavily on inner faces

Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre cracking heavily

n/s/r tyre cracked heavily round side wall

o/s/f tyre cracked heavily round side wall and starting to seperate

rear brake discs corroded heavily on inner faces

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,255 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 8,740 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 UHZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

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

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