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SK08 KYU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,654 mi
Last recorded84,654 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 KYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 84,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,293 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 68,114 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 59,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 59,728 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play between rack and wheel, component covered by rubber boot (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall split no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 49,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall split no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 38,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,465 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Knock from suspension, further investigation advised

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 36,464 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Knock from suspension, further investigation advised

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,141 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 30,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,921 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,287 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 26,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,310 miles

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

all 4 tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,540 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,332 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,699 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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SK08 KYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SK08 KYU, 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 SK08 KYU registered?

SK08 KYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is SK08 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 KYU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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