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KT08 UCR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,435 mi
Last recorded122,435 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 UCR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,435 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 122,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 121,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,416 miles

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

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

Rear bumper has a slight damage

Rear coil springs rusted

clutch wearing low

Fail 26 Feb 2022 108,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from the centre joint section +exhaust pipes insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

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

Rear bumper has a slight damage

Rear coil springs rusted

clutch wearing low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,192 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 97,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,378 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2020 90,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,918 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 81,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,693 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,693 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,349 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 42,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,860 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,303 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,336 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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KT08 UCR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KT08 UCR, 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 KT08 UCR registered?

KT08 UCR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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