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KN58 LBJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,960 mi
Last recorded79,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 LBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 71,163 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,653 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2024 62,651 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel trim damaged

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 3 Apr 2023 59,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel trim damaged

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,667 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Lower exhaust sincerer deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2022 55,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Lower exhaust sincerer deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,878 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,593 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2020 46,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,114 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,067 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,508 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,072 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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KN58 LBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KN58 LBJ, 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 KN58 LBJ registered?

KN58 LBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is KN58 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 LBJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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