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KY08 BUU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BUU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,970 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,208 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front headlights perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front cv boot has slight seepage of grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 63,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn due to binding brake (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front headlights perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front cv boot has slight seepage of grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded close on limit/ arm ball joint also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,223 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded close on limit/ arm ball joint also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened getting close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump plug dripping oil

Fail 7 Jun 2021 55,466 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened getting close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump plug dripping oil

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,948 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear steering and suspension corroded

nsf tyre side wall damaged on limit also low on pressure

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,712 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

nsf ps pipe corroded

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 6 Jun 2019 53,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

nsf ps pipe corroded

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,956 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak from sump plug

front tyres worn on edges cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2018 51,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak from sump plug

front tyres worn on edges cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,268 miles

osf wiper worn

osf wishbone corroded

rear suspension corroded

nsf tyre worn

Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf wishbone corroded

rear suspension corroded

nsf tyre worn

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,512 miles

metal parts of rear flexies not in clips still secure caliper side

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

metal parts of rear flexies not in clips still secure caliper side

osr tyre cracking

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 43,361 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 43,361 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,700 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 21,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 BUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KY08 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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