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RK08 XJM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,884 mi
Last recorded147,884 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XJM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 147,884 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 147,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,766 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,871 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,594 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,236 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 57,236 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,003 miles

nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,722 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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RK08 XJM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RK08 XJM, 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 RK08 XJM registered?

RK08 XJM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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