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KV08 MJJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,739 mi
Last recorded56,739 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MJJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,739 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 56,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,894 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 55,890 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,085 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 55,085 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,358 miles

Offside rear brake has small bind

Fail 15 Jan 2018 52,354 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside rear one of two side lights not working

Offside rear brake has small bind

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,303 miles

dust cover on near side rear shock absorber insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 50,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dust cover on near side rear shock absorber insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,790 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Apr 2016 43,790 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,195 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 39,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread cracked no cords showing

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished no cords showing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread cracked no cords showing

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished no cords showing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,821 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,618 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 MJJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MJJ, 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 KV08 MJJ registered?

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

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