CarVerify

Free Car Check

KO08 KMG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,301 mi
Last recorded160,301 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KMG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 160,301 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 160,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 138,184 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 138,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,943 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 90,943 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,870 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,517 miles

Central & rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,606 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 51,620 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet safety catch stiff

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear section of exhaust corroding

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,970 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Fail 27 Jun 2016 37,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre outer sidewall has damage

nsr tyre deteriating

osf tyre outer sidewall has damage

osr tyre deteriating

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre outer sidewall has kerb damage but not showing cords

nsr tyre tread deteriating (small surface cracks)

osf tyre outer sidewall has kerb damage but not showing cords

osr tyre tread deteriating (small surface cracks)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,752 miles

nail in nsr tyre

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

osf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,756 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 17,756 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,784 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KO08 KMG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KO08 KMG, 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

How do I check the history of KO08 KMG?

You can check the full history of KO08 KMG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KO08 KMG registered?

KO08 KMG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is KO08 KMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 KMG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KO08 KMG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KO08 KMG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.