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PL08 KKE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,006 mi
Last recorded198,006 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 198,006 miles

Hand brake lever travel long

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 192,874 miles

Engine mil light on occasionally pre 07-2008

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 192,874 miles

Engine mil light on occasionally pre 07-2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 184,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 174,309 miles

Engine mil light on pre july 2008

Hand brake effort slightly down and lever travel high

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 174,309 miles

Engine mil light on pre july 2008

Hand brake effort slightly down and lever travel high

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 166,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 7 May 2019 154,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp corroded severely still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible soot round bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn

Offside Front wheel outer bead damaged very slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 185/60/14 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 143,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible weld joint corroded slight crack (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 143,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible weld joint corroded slight crack (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 134,885 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 134,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,737 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 107,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,436 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 20 Jun 2013 84,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 54,867 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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PL08 KKE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL08 KKE, 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 PL08 KKE registered?

PL08 KKE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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