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NJ08 KSK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KSK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 133,482 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 133,482 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 126,843 miles

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

Offside handbrake lagging may need further inspection

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front an rear (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode including brake and suspension components

Fail 19 May 2025 126,843 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake lagging may need further inspection

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front an rear (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode including brake and suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,869 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 92,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,350 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshapen

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,346 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly misshapen

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,424 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,923 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 67,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished with heel/toe wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall,but no visible cords

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm with heel/toe wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 64,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished with heel/toe wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall,but no visible cords

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm with heel/toe wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 60,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight drag on offside rear brake.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 49,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,133 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 44,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,767 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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NJ08 KSK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NJ08 KSK, 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 NJ08 KSK registered?

NJ08 KSK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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