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KV08 XCF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,736 mi
Last recorded137,736 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 137,736 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 137,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,928 miles

front regisretion plate slightly damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2015 120,924 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

front regisretion plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,156 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,898 miles

blue lights fitted to front and side of vehicle

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2013 92,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blue lights fitted to front and side of vehicle

just passed idle emissions test by 0.002%

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,533 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 XCF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XCF, 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 XCF registered?

KV08 XCF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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