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KJ08 AYU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,136 mi
Last recorded37,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 37,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished /poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished / poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished / poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces of both rear brake discs corroded and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,726 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,992 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 27,979 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished / poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,112 miles

Offside Front tyre badly perrished

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,104 miles

both rear brake discs are worn pitted and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 23,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,531 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,382 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 19,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 16,350 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,890 miles

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

Front number plate damaged.

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

Offside rear tyre ahs damage to inside sidewall not exposing cords.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 13,890 miles

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

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre ahs damage to inside sidewall not exposing cords.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 9,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,118 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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KJ08 AYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ08 AYU, 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

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What year was KJ08 AYU registered?

KJ08 AYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KJ08 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 AYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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