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KO08 KOA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KOA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 72,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,959 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 70,959 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,230 miles

FRT SHOCKS BUMP STOPS AND DUST COVERS DETERIOATED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,627 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 67,619 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,180 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,612 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 57,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear CENTRAL LOCKING REMOTE INOP ON OSR DOOR

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 20.4 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 29,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,544 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 KOA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

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

Is KO08 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 KOA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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