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VK08 UZV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,211 mi
Last recorded84,211 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UZV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,784 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,784 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside body damaged

Offside body damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,104 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,207 miles

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

nearside body and sill damaged

nearside repeater lamp damaged

offside body and sill damaged

offside park brake cable deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,207 miles

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 Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

nearside body and sill damaged

nearside repeater lamp damaged

offside body and sill damaged

offside park brake cable deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,931 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 50,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,256 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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VK08 UZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK08 UZV, 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 VK08 UZV registered?

VK08 UZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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