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KW08 CXC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,796 mi
Last recorded143,796 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 CXC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 143,796 miles

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

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 12 Aug 2022 143,796 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 7 Sep 2021 132,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 6 Sep 2021 132,750 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,386 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,386 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre deflating ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,220 miles

Nearside Front tracking rod end inner slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2017 102,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tracking rod end inner slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshape

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshape

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,081 miles

slight play on inner rack joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,374 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,447 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 18,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KW08 CXC 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 63.2%.

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 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 KW08 CXC, 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 KW08 CXC registered?

KW08 CXC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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