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KP58 CHJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,791 mi
Last recorded115,791 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 CHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 115,791 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axel corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2026 115,783 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 108,409 miles

Corrosion front wings/ front lower sills

Corrosion power steering pipe

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil & coolant low

Oil leak, but not excessive weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 108,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion front wings/ front lower sills

Corrosion power steering pipe

Exhaust corroded/ rear heat shield loose

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil & coolant low

Oil leak, but not excessive weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 108,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle joint. And exhaust badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens holed (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 R16 90V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge 215/45 R16 90V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs badly corroded but pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Fronts badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rears badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R16 90V (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 100,198 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner third of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 100,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, upper boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner third of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 92,220 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust coroding

Fail 26 Apr 2022 88,654 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,810 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 27 Apr 2020 81,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,862 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,875 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 64,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,927 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 48,297 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,707 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,690 miles

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)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,890 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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KP58 CHJ 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 69.6%.

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 KP58 CHJ, 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 KP58 CHJ registered?

KP58 CHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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