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KW08 RYG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust clamp not fully secure

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and now insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight from both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2021 87,175 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight from both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 80,504 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure and blowing,centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 70,461 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 63,985 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 63,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 56,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2017 56,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 25 May 2016 51,169 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and is close to the legal limit

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 48,365 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 46,920 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre lightly perished and wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 41,475 miles

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 34,678 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,947 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 RYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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