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KJ08 OBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,178 mi
Last recorded69,178 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 69,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, inner surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,340 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 67,322 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,145 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

inner rack ends corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished, front and rear

Fail 16 Jul 2021 54,144 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

inner rack ends corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished, front and rear

Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,510 miles

all discs corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 50,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all discs corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,248 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

all tyres cracked and front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear pads low

Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

all tyres cracked and front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,380 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2018 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,086 miles

back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,957 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

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 OBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBX, 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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What year was KJ08 OBX registered?

KJ08 OBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KJ08 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 OBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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