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OU08 ZKJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,827 mi
Last recorded118,827 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 ZKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,827 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 116,546 miles

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

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front coil spring not seated properly

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

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

nearside front and rear wheel arch and sill panel has corrosion

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged, parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,546 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front coil spring not seated properly

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

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

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged, parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,278 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 110,278 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,358 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,883 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 89,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,216 miles

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,756 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,844 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,124 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 50,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,187 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly weak (design fault)

o/s front tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,187 miles

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

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly weak (design fault)

o/s front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,101 miles

offside and nearside front disce corodded

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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OU08 ZKJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU08 ZKJ, 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 OU08 ZKJ registered?

OU08 ZKJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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