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FM57 WKW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,295 mi
Last recorded109,295 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WKW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,295 miles

Front number plate cracked

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2022 109,121 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front number plate cracked

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,365 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,716 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

back box corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,743 miles

Front number plate cracked

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,701 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2018 89,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,477 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 84,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,806 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 79,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,608 miles

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

odd headlamps fitted

os handbrake cable cabletied to fuel pipe

Fail 18 Dec 2015 65,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

odd headlamps fitted

os handbrake cable cabletied to fuel pipe

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2014 52,782 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,369 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 20,273 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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FM57 WKW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM57 WKW, 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 FM57 WKW registered?

FM57 WKW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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