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KR58 KYG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 KYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 118,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Stiff to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 118,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Stiff to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 205/45/16

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play (strong advise) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,957 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 205/45/16

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play (strong advise) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 100,863 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))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,284 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens slightly defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reversing lamp inoperative (Pre: 1 September 2009)

Fail 9 Feb 2023 96,284 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens slightly defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (Pre: 1 September 2009)

Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,337 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 89,276 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,511 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,759 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 73,759 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sat nav removed from windscreen and flags removed from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,292 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside side repeater lense damaged

Oil leak Oil filter area ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,761 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 63,760 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,303 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping slightly on inside edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2015 50,303 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre stepping slightly on inside edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,604 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,348 miles

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

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 KYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KR58 KYG, 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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KR58 KYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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