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KR58 EPU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,207 mi
Last recorded113,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 EPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 103,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 103,305 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,294 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x2 (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 86,340 miles

Front Nearside and Offside Mc Pherson strut have the outer casing corroded

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

Parking brake lever has a less reserve travel

Fail 17 Apr 2021 86,340 miles

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

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

Front Nearside and Offside Mc Pherson strut have the outer casing corroded

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

Parking brake lever has a less reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,028 miles

Front Exhaust down pipe needs attention

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil sump corroded

Parking brake has a less reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,858 miles

frt inner pads low

n/s frt tyre low tread

Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

frt inner pads low

n/s frt tyre low tread

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,442 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 32,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2011 21,840 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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KR58 EPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR58 EPU, 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 KR58 EPU registered?

KR58 EPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is KR58 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 EPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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