CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK08 KDO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 KDO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,393 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 129,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 114,001 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 114,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,261 miles

Corrosion on fuel filter

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

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

Slight blow on front exhaust flexy and rear exhaust box corroded

Slight run out on front brake discs on rbt

Fail 1 Nov 2022 99,261 miles

Corrosion on fuel filter

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Slight blow on front exhaust flexy and rear exhaust box corroded

Slight run out on front brake discs on rbt

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,112 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s cracking in base of tread

Small blow on exhaust at flexi

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,943 miles

Blow on exhaust at flexi joint

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Play in front suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,159 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Play in front suspension arms rear bushes

Rear brake at n/s dragging

Small blow on front pipe at flexi

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,165 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fuel filter damp

Rear brake at n/s dragging

Rear n/s tyre valve perishing/cracking

Small blow on exhaust at flexi

Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fuel filter damp

Rear brake at n/s dragging

Rear n/s tyre valve perishing/cracking

Small blow on exhaust at flexi

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,747 miles

Corrosion on exhaust back box

Exhaust blowing at front flexi

Fuel filter damp

N/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear shocker at n/s leaking oil

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,747 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on exhaust back box

Fuel filter damp

N/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,700 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,147 miles

Both rear tyres worn to limit

Child seat fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,462 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes cracking/perishing.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,445 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes perishing/cracking.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes perishing/cracking.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,450 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 26,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK08 KDO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DK08 KDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK08 KDO?

You can check the full history of DK08 KDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK08 KDO registered?

DK08 KDO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DK08 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 KDO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK08 KDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK08 KDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.