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SC08 RKF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,030 mi
Last recorded88,030 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 RKF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,030 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,196 miles

E M L on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 84,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

E M L on

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,446 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 69,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 50,863 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,897 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner surface

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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SC08 RKF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC08 RKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC08 RKF?

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What year was SC08 RKF registered?

SC08 RKF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 RKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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