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KW08 FYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,574 mi
Last recorded125,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 FYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 125,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 122,577 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,026 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,101 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 99,084 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chip in zone A

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,093 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 47,004 miles

N/s/f Tyre inner Wall cracking And Inner wall Weak

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

O/s/f Tyre inner Wall cracking And inner Wall Weak

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

Fail 12 May 2014 47,004 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f Tyre inner Wall cracking And Inner wall Weak

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

O/s/f Tyre inner Wall cracking And inner Wall Weak

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

Pass 4 May 2013 41,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 34,509 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 28,391 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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KW08 FYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

KW08 FYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is KW08 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 FYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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