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KM08 GUX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 GUX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 95,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 88,883 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight misting around several pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 88,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight misting around several pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,886 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 85,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,796 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 81,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,412 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall of tyre has been torn/damaged (marked yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Rack gaiter insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall of tyre has been torn/damaged (marked yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,939 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,986 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end ,,, (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,978 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end ,,, (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,311 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 59,311 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,029 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 31,599 miles

small cut o side tyre wall

Fail 2 May 2012 31,599 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut o side tyre wall

Fail 5 May 2011 22,847 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 22,847 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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KM08 GUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM08 GUX, 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 KM08 GUX registered?

KM08 GUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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