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GR57 KHW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,850 mi
Last recorded88,850 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 KHW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,850 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 88,843 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LAMP (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,038 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,818 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 50,507 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 50,507 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre pershing

Pass 11 Feb 2012 33,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,165 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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GR57 KHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR57 KHW, 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 GR57 KHW registered?

GR57 KHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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