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KP08 ZFC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,764 mi
Last recorded51,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 ZFC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY . Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY . Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 51,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY . Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY . Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 49,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 46,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and join (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 44,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,945 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,731 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroaded and parting

Fail 1 Aug 2016 36,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroaded and parting

Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,696 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 33,481 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,330 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,944 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 20,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,239 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 11,174 miles

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 ZFC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

KP08 ZFC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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