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KV08 XCB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,572 mi
Last recorded81,572 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XCB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,035 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 70,586 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 70,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,662 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 63,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,572 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 55,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm very worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 30,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm very worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge very low and tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre inner edge very low and perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,017 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,694 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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KV08 XCB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV08 XCB, 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

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What year was KV08 XCB registered?

KV08 XCB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is KV08 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 XCB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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