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KO08 UJV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,452 mi
Last recorded192,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 192,452 miles

advise disks marked liped week exust brakets poor number plates chiped screen advise hand travle

Fail 26 Jun 2021 192,451 miles

Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise disks marked liped week exust brakets poor number plates chiped screen advise hand travle

Pass 8 Jun 2020 184,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 166,008 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog Not Working.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,528 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 139,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,356 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,661 miles

radiator leaking...

Fail 30 May 2014 73,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre has a small cut on inner s/wall and stepped slightly..

radiator leaking...

Pass 28 May 2013 59,051 miles

in service mode

Fail 28 May 2013 59,051 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

in service mode

lamp leveling device inop ns/os==============

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all discs pitted

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 UJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

KO08 UJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is KO08 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 UJV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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