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VKZ 3948

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,572 mi
Last recorded71,572 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 3948
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 71,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,538 miles

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

Fail 9 Sep 2024 65,538 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction DASH CAM AND PHONE HOLDER REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN OBSCURING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 59,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 52,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 52,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush - separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,953 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

reverse light is inop

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,915 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly on outer shoulder

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the inner shoulders

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,800 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 42,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,662 miles

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 37,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,347 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,847 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,842 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag warning light on

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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VKZ 3948 is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKZ 3948, 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 VKZ 3948 registered?

VKZ 3948 is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is VKZ 3948 safe to buy?

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