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KT08 UEJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

189,265 mi
Last recorded189,265 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 UEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 189,265 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 189,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 171,863 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 171,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 157,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 143,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 143,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,894 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,900 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,900 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering warning light on at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,073 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 92,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,454 miles

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2016 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,232 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 74,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,373 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,632 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,632 miles

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

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 UEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KT08 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

KT08 UEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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