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KW08 LJV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,985 mi
Last recorded163,985 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 LJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 163,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides- inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

auxiliary drive belt cracked & perished

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Nov 2018 154,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

auxiliary drive belt cracked & perished

Fail 21 Nov 2018 154,208 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

auxiliary drive belt cracked & perished

Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,606 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 151,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 142,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,157 miles

slight ex blow at front flexible joint and rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2015 130,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight ex blow at front flexible joint and rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2014 108,359 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 30 May 2014 108,359 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,153 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear of exhaust corroded

water inside nearside rear light

Fail 3 Jun 2013 86,153 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear of exhaust corroded

water inside nearside rear light

Pass 28 May 2012 64,802 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 64,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 43,685 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 LJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

KW08 LJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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