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KO08 KNJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 43,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

drivers door can not be opened rapidly from inside

Fail 14 Mar 2024 43,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

drivers door can not be opened rapidly from inside

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,262 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 39,770 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 39,769 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres perrished

Pass 18 Mar 2017 32,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,128 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 29,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2013 19,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to perish/crack on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low on edges.

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

offside front tyre low on edges.

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

oil leak.

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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KO08 KNJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KNJ, 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 KO08 KNJ registered?

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

Is KO08 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 KNJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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