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KP08 EHK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

170,142 mi
Last recorded170,142 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 EHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 170,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2024 170,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wing corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2023 158,943 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 158,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,799 miles

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

both front tyres approx 3mm tread

hand brake lever near end of travel

slight judder both front brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,183 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 125,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 115,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex blowing/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heatshield above exhaust rear box loose & rattling

Fail 11 May 2019 115,234 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex blowing/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heatshield above exhaust rear box loose & rattling

Pass 14 May 2018 107,293 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 107,293 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 101,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2017 101,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 92,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 82,178 miles

Slight bind to offside rear brake

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 82,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight bind to offside rear brake

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 70,916 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Fail 9 Aug 2014 70,916 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,098 miles

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Fail 18 Aug 2012 45,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,837 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2011 32,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KP08 EHK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KP08 EHK, 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 KP08 EHK registered?

KP08 EHK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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