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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))
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))
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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
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
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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