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WK08 SKZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,034 mi
Last recorded145,034 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 SKZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 145,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight damage to wheel rim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant low

engine management lamp on

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight damage to wheel rim

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant low

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both sides slight bind when rotated by hand

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2018 113,760 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - airo fit (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both sides slight bind when rotated by hand

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,419 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 95,653 miles

rear tyres deteriorated in treads

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,742 miles

all tyres wearing on edges with some perishing in treads

corrosion on both rear brake disc edges

slight corrosion on rear silencer outer case

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,206 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 62,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,864 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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WK08 SKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WK08 SKZ, 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 WK08 SKZ registered?

WK08 SKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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