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KP08 TYH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,690 mi
Last recorded141,690 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TYH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 141,690 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 141,690 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 132,457 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF OSF (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,495 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 111,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 102,497 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 102,497 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 93,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 93,498 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,079 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 70,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2014 70,724 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2013 58,763 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,763 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,924 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 13 May 2011 32,386 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 12 May 2011 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

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 TYH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

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

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