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SK08 KZA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,871 mi
Last recorded90,871 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 KZA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 90,871 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers removed

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 90,871 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber dust covers removed

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2023 74,831 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have dust covers missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 74,831 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have dust covers missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,200 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,040 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 58,039 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear brake imbalance / lag marginal

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,806 miles

Nearside front tyre tread 2.2mm

offside front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 43,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,120 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,662 miles

Nearside front brake disc has badly rusted braking surfaces

Fail 15 Oct 2013 27,656 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake disc had rusty edge on braking surface

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,450 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,757 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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SK08 KZA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK08 KZA, 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 SK08 KZA registered?

SK08 KZA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is SK08 KZA safe to buy?

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