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KT08 FKN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,960 mi
Last recorded128,960 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 FKN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,960 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust and joint / oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 128,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust and joint / oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2019 118,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,358 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill distorted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2018 107,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill distorted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,450 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,453 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,896 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 May 2014 49,276 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f fog light smashed

o/s/f tyre flat(no sign of puncture)

rear discs corroded

slight judder at n/s/r brake

Fail 29 May 2014 49,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f fog light smashed

o/s/f tyre flat(no sign of puncture)

rear discs corroded

slight judder at n/s/r brake

Pass 20 May 2013 46,150 miles

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

offside front tyre flat but no signs of puncture

offside front wheel buckled

rear brakes binding slightly and disc's lipped

Fail 17 May 2013 46,150 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre flat but no signs of puncture

offside front wheel buckled

rear brakes binding slightly and disc's lipped

Pass 18 May 2012 41,425 miles

front discs starting to lip slightly

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to perish

rear discs starting to lip slightly

Pass 30 May 2011 29,753 miles

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

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

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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KT08 FKN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KT08 FKN, 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 KT08 FKN registered?

KT08 FKN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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