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KK57 EWP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,602 mi
Last recorded126,602 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 EWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 126,602 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel AND O /SIDE FRONT INNER TIE RODS (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,258 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS / AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 112,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS / AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,697 miles

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 105,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,069 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,706 miles

Handbrake lever slightly high

O/s/front sun visor loose

Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,706 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front sun viser

Pass 1 May 2018 82,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 May 2018 82,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,293 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre connection (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres worn partially on the inner shoulders

Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,770 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre connection (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front tyres worn partially on the inner shoulders

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,443 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,434 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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KK57 EWP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 KK57 EWP, 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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KK57 EWP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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