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KJ08 BBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system rusted and flexi worn

general underbody corrosion

n/s mirror case damaged

slight mist of coolant from radiator area

Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,400 miles

Coolant was low

Exhaust Rusted

Handbrake slightly high

N/S/F drop link has play

Underbody corrosion

d/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,576 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,447 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,483 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,486 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2015 61,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,673 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,426 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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KJ08 BBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

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

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