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KO08 UJR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UJR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Light cover missing

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,894 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 87,888 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,486 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,486 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,282 miles

exhaust front flexable pipe deteriorated / leaking

rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 63,281 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust front flexable pipe deteriorated / leaking

nearside front tyre tread depth low

rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 51,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 46,035 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 39,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 39,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,454 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 UJR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

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

Is KO08 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 UJR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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