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KM08 MKL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,640 mi
Last recorded53,640 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 MKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 50,897 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 47,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,052 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,137 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,522 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,603 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 MKL 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 88.9%.

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 KM08 MKL, 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 KM08 MKL registered?

KM08 MKL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KM08 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 MKL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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