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SA08 KYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,769 mi
Last recorded77,769 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 KYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 77,769 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 56,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre ? Badly cracked ? 07 dot code ? Advise new tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2019 46,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement On caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil Spring not mounted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre ? Badly cracked ? 07 dot code ? Advise new tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,833 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi worn

Rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 41,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges ? Nearside just above legal limit

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

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

Nearside Front Coil Spring not correctly mounted

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly On caliper (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,485 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,731 miles

Drivers view requires attention

Engine fast idle requires attention

Fail 31 Aug 2016 34,731 miles

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

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

Drivers view requires attention

Engine fast idle requires attention

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,526 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 32,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,727 miles

Advise n/s front tyre wearing on both edges 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,307 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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SA08 KYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA08 KYS, 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 SA08 KYS registered?

SA08 KYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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