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KY58 TGX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 TGX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 121,419 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 121,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint from cat to down pipe major leak fixing nuts are finger tight (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed and tyre at less than 1.6 mm across tyre breadth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 107,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,425 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 102,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,897 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,949 miles

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

Rear shock absorber foam bump stops deteriorated and plastic protection covers hanging down both sides

Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,947 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has age related cracking deep enough to reach the chords and is close to the legal limit 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing damaged obscuring identification (0.1 (b))

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

Rear shock absorber foam bump stops deteriorated and plastic protection covers hanging down both sides

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,643 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

slight leak of exhaust gasses (center pipe)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

slight leak of exhaust gasses (center pipe)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,530 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60-15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,891 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 41,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,404 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KY58 TGX 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 63.2%.

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 KY58 TGX, 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 KY58 TGX registered?

KY58 TGX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is KY58 TGX safe to buy?

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