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KP08 CWR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 CWR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,954 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,036 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 97,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,125 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 94,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & fixing bolt damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,944 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Front drop link top fixing bolt damaged but still secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,929 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Front drop link top fixing bolt damaged but still secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,832 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,832 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front-pipe/flexi. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear washer inop

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear washer inop

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,589 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 22,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,390 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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KP08 CWR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KP08 CWR, 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 KP08 CWR registered?

KP08 CWR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is KP08 CWR safe to buy?

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