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YT08 KCO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,782 mi
Last recorded117,782 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KCO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 117,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 117,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 115,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 114,160 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 113,349 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 113,349 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 107,780 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 107,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 99,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 91,867 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 5 May 2017 91,867 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx. on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,023 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,344 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,287 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,529 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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YT08 KCO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YT08 KCO, 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 YT08 KCO registered?

YT08 KCO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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