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KY08 AOS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,323 mi
Last recorded165,323 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 AOS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 165,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear third brake light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2019 158,250 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 158,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 151,701 miles

air bag light on

wear and lipped on front and rear discs

Fail 9 Feb 2018 151,301 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

wear and lipped on front and rear discs

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 107,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 88,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,778 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 24,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,591 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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KY08 AOS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KY08 AOS, 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 KY08 AOS registered?

KY08 AOS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is KY08 AOS safe to buy?

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