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VA08 KAO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,601 mi
Last recorded115,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 KAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 115,601 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 115,601 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 94,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 75,342 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 75,342 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Off side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 72,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,706 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 67,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer faces have deep cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 63,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,217 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part of exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant on minimum

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,906 miles

both front brake discs badly lipped and wearing thin

child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not checked

engine oil level on minimum

slight cuts to both rear tyres inner and outer walls

Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,906 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (white) (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 16"flat blade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 24"flat blade (8.2.2)

both front brake discs badly lipped and wearing thin

child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not checked

engine oil level on minimum

slight cuts to both rear tyres inner and outer walls

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 17 Jul 2013 29,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,603 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,574 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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VA08 KAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VA08 KAO, 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 VA08 KAO registered?

VA08 KAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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