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YH08 KLL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,217 mi
Last recorded128,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KLL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 128,217 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 122,779 miles

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Missing. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls inner and Outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 113,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 91,097 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 91,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 83,813 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 62,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre deteriating/cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre deteriating/cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,836 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch sticking

both rear tyres walls deteriating

handbrake cables/calipers sticking slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch sticking

both rear tyres walls deteriating

both wiper blades smearing/splitting slightly

handbrake cables/calipers sticking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,094 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside

Slight cuts in N/S/F tyre side wall area

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,107 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

just acceptable bind to both rear brakes.

slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyre walls.

slight fluffing to n/s front seatbelt webbing.

under front of car covered.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

just acceptable bind to both rear brakes.

slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyre walls.

slight fluffing to n/s front seatbelt webbing.

under front of car covered.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,992 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,747 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

front number plate damaged.

offside front tyre wall damaged.

offside rear tyre wall damaged.

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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YH08 KLL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH08 KLL, 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 YH08 KLL registered?

YH08 KLL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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