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KY08 AEE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

116,043 mi
Last recorded116,043 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 AEE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 116,027 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering joint at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,954 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 94,938 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,657 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,516 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Washers inop

Fail 23 Feb 2017 74,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Boot lid not opening

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Washers inop

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,685 miles

Engine overs fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine overs fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 62,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

rear wash inop

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

rear wash inop

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,817 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,861 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edage

Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,861 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox outer skin starting to corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edage

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,922 miles

rear brake imbalance offside slow on increase

slight brake imbalance nearside front slow on increase

Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,922 miles

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

rear brake imbalance offside slow on increase

slight brake imbalance nearside front slow on increase

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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KY08 AEE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 KY08 AEE, 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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KY08 AEE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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