CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP08 KJX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationKP08 KJX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,648 miles

Offside wind screen damage offside lower corner not in drivers view of road

Fail 18 Apr 2018 99,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded at tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper linkage (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wind screen damage offside lower corner not in drivers view of road

Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,666 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 80,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing mounting bolt missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Fail 16 Dec 2016 80,645 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,883 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 77,883 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,635 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 65,634 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 56,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,080 miles

DAMAGE AT L/H/R QUARTER PANEL AND R/H/F WING.

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

R/H/F FOG LAMP GLASS CRACKED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES.

SOME MARKS AT BODY.

Pass 13 May 2011 29,994 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 29,992 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

KP08 KJX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP08 KJX, 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 KP08 KJX?

You can check the full history of KP08 KJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP08 KJX registered?

KP08 KJX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is KP08 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 KJX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP08 KJX 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 KP08 KJX. 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.