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KP08 KJF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,712 mi
Last recorded186,712 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KJF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 186,712 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wing edges corroded

exhaust sleeve corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 181,702 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 181,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb glass melted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake lagging slightly

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear sitting on rear silencer

Pass 6 Sep 2019 177,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) cant tell exactly ?????? ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 177,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc face completely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement calipher lever half pulled on (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc has corrosion in disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables corroded on outer sheaths (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) cant tell exactly ?????? ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 173,121 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 173,121 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 165,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 150,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 150,466 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 137,741 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 112,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,509 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner edges

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 KJF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP08 KJF, 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 KJF registered?

KP08 KJF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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