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BD08 KPK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,204 mi
Last recorded100,204 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KPK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 100,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 100,203 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,687 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 89,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 82,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,715 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak base of sump / sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 72,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak base of sump / sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,892 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,695 miles

Nearside headlight excessively condensed

exhaust system deteriorating / back box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area leeaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever inop. at calliper / cable (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle and mirror hanger …. exceeds 40mm max ()

Nearside headlight excessively condensed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit / bald edge / nail in tread … advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorating / back box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in flexi section area (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,196 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in flexi section area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre-wall is cut but not exposing chords at this time...advise req. attn. soon

Rear exhaust section corroded

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 55,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,372 miles

Rear slightly uneven / stepped wear to inner edges of tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see inner pads to fully assess wear level (3.5.1g)

reset interior headlight leveller to recheck head light aims

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,622 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,212 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 KPK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KPK, 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 KPK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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