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RK08 XJP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,709 mi
Last recorded125,709 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XJP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 125,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's wearing on edges

engine warning light on

service light on

Fail 8 May 2017 125,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp sleeve missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's wearing on edges

engine warning light on

service light on

Pass 4 May 2016 111,721 miles

eml lamp on

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 May 2016 111,721 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml lamp on

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,630 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,519 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XJP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK08 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

RK08 XJP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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