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RV08 ZKB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ZKB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 102,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 89,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,545 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,545 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,492 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,360 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

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 ZKB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV08 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

RV08 ZKB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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