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RV08 ZKA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ZKA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,969 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 80,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,412 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 68,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2018 68,323 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,335 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,455 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted o/s/r

Fail 6 Oct 2014 45,980 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,085 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 40,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,592 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,431 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,307 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)

brake servo pipe has been taped over the joiner

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,307 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

front brake discs corroded

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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RV08 ZKA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RV08 ZKA, 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 RV08 ZKA registered?

RV08 ZKA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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