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BD08 KOW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,184 mi
Last recorded118,184 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,184 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,802 miles

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

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear metal brake pips corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre very close to limit and has a nail in thread

Fail 24 Jan 2025 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear metal brake pips corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre very close to limit and has a nail in thread

Fail 20 Jan 2025 113,799 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear metal brake pips corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre very close to limit and has a nail in thread

Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,558 miles

front brake juddering slightly

nearside and offside front outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

rear axle corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 106,558 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside front outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

rear axle corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,688 miles

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

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

mil lamp on

Fail 19 Sep 2022 101,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level flashing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,819 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,287 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 93,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,237 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 83,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,217 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,408 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 51,719 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall and slight wheel damage

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,015 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,176 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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BD08 KOW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD08 KOW, 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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BD08 KOW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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