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KV08 HWB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 HWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,211 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 122,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Both rear bump stops perished

Minor oil leak on engine

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 104,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brakes slight binding recommend attention

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brakes slight binding recommend attention

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose & abs cable support bracket insecure recommend attention

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,640 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 17 Jan 2020 81,640 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 74,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,753 miles

Offside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall recommend replacement

Fail 3 Mar 2018 70,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall recommend replacement

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 64,408 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,489 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,780 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 28,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,159 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,102 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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KV08 HWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KV08 HWB, 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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KV08 HWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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