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KN58 LMJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,164 mi
Last recorded160,164 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 LMJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 160,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 153,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 136,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 125,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,155 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 118,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 113,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,232 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 103,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,611 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,642 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,641 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,778 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,554 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 LMJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KN58 LMJ, 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 KN58 LMJ registered?

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

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