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KR58 FAJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,875 mi
Last recorded65,875 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 FAJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 65,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Under tray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 57,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,000 miles

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

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)

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

engine warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2018 43,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,118 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Dec 2016 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Dec 2015 23,851 miles

EML on

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 23,851 miles

EML on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,059 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Rear silencer corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2013 16,494 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 16,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,910 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,250 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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KR58 FAJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR58 FAJ, 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 KR58 FAJ registered?

KR58 FAJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is KR58 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 FAJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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