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KY08 AHA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 AHA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 128,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 128,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 126,829 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,415 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 118,415 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,001 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 98,947 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

coolant level low

play in steering rack ends

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,888 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,888 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached rear exhaust silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,290 miles

Coolant leak possable radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

aux drive belt worn

coolant level low

engine oil level low

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

inspection light on dash

Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,290 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak possable radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

aux drive belt worn

coolant level low

engine oil level low

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

inspection light on dash

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers judder up screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,578 miles

exhaust back box corroded and slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,229 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,951 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 41,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 36,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,708 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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KY08 AHA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KY08 AHA, 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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KY08 AHA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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