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KK08 FYB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK08 FYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 90,465 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,224 miles

Parking brake lever near end reserve travel

Fail 26 Jul 2024 90,224 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever near end reserve travel

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,368 miles

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

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

under-body suspension and brake corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 83,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-body suspension and brake corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,367 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-body suspension and brake corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2022 80,080 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,792 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 75,781 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing Red (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,184 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 63,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,175 miles

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Fail 6 Jun 2019 58,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely and lever travel maxed out! (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low-below minimum,alternator belt splitting,front indicator bulbs fading,spare tyre deflated!,exhaust-front flexi deteriorating,fuel filter deteriorating,passenger front spring-dust cover-linkbar rubber poor

drivers front tyre outer wall damaged,both rear tyre inner treads low,drivers front brake hose bracket missing-tied up!,drivers rear door central locking issue

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,339 miles

o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

Fail 15 Sep 2016 42,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,089 miles

brake pads (front) VERY low - advise strip and check

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

slight damage to n/s - mid - sill section - lower seam

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,535 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 20,535 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,350 miles

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

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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KK08 FYB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KK08 FYB, 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 KK08 FYB registered?

KK08 FYB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is KK08 FYB safe to buy?

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