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KV58 KYF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 KYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 117,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 115,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,680 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 102,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,986 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,280 miles

advise high hand brake travel

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,273 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,190 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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KV58 KYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KV58 KYF, 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 KV58 KYF registered?

KV58 KYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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The MOT history for KV58 KYF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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