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KP08 TXF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,589 mi
Last recorded130,589 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TXF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,589 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 120,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3-4mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge. (6.2.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split.

Fail 1 May 2018 120,337 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge. (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3-4mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 107,172 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2017 107,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,096 miles

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

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

both front track rods slight play

brake pipes covered in protective covering

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,949 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,928 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,310 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,464 miles

off side front brake disc scored both rear brake discs scored and 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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KP08 TXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

KP08 TXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is KP08 TXF safe to buy?

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