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KT08 XRL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,140 mi
Last recorded70,140 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 XRL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 70,139 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,667 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 67,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,943 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 51,373 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle snapped (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2018 47,601 miles

drivers door handle (inside) damaged, still works as intended

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,219 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,597 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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KT08 XRL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

KT08 XRL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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