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KW08 RXJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,919 mi
Last recorded178,919 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 RXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 178,919 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 163,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 163,698 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit head lamp dip beam plug (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 153,032 miles

Engine cover under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 140,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides treads wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot STRONG ADVISE (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

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

Rear Brakes both sides slight bind found

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 128,826 miles

Both rear brakes has slight bind

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,056 miles

Both rear brakes binding.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 114,052 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brakes binding.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,446 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 2mm and perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,070 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread areas

Steering rack has slight play on both sides

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,070 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread areas

Steering rack has slight play on both sides

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,764 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,849 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2013 65,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,795 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 RXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

KW08 RXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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