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KO08 KNY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,408 mi
Last recorded132,408 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KNY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 132,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 130,016 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 129,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 127,010 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tps light on and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 127,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tps light on and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,151 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 121,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 118,174 miles

n/s front shocker damp

rear brake discs getting corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 118,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s front shocker damp

rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,679 miles

Baffles loose in rear box

Nearside front shocker leaking slightly

Rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,112 miles

back box rattling

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,612 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,190 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,721 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,334 miles

Front tyres low

Pass 11 Oct 2014 57,607 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 40,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,358 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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KO08 KNY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc 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 KO08 KNY, 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 KO08 KNY registered?

KO08 KNY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KO08 KNY safe to buy?

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