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RK08 XJN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,417 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,806 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,933 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 77,933 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 58,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi deterioated

front discs slightly worn

rear seat belts not checked seat cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 22,237 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in n/s rear tyre

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 XJN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

RK08 XJN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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