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KP08 ZZL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,984 mi
Last recorded104,984 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 ZZL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 104,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,317 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,452 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,967 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 79,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,610 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 69,610 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,511 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 47,758 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 43,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 23,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,468 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 ZZL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

KP08 ZZL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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