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KV08 MHO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 89,015 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,246 miles

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

H/brake only just met requirements

Offside slight weep from steering

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

Rear brakes have slight imbalance on application ,slightly spongy

Fail 3 Mar 2022 87,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside slight weep from steering

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake readings only just met requirements 16% (minimum is 16%)

n/s handbrake reading low

o/s front tyre wearing thin

Fail 1 Feb 2021 86,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake readings only just met requirements 16% (minimum is 16%)

n/s handbrake reading low

o/s front tyre wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,421 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,421 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,116 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,698 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 74,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake pad backings rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 59,727 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,713 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,697 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING/CORRODING.

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2014 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING/CORRODING.

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2013 41,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

The nearside fron tyre has three cuts in the sidewall but not exposing the chords

The nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,075 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

The nearside fron tyre has three cuts in the sidewall but not exposing the chords

The nearside rear tyre is perished

There is advanced travel in the park brake lever

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,591 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,563 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 MHO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KV08 MHO, 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 MHO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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