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KM57 GVG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 GVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corrodded slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slightly scored from wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 97,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.21 plus (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge ware and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe leaking (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corrodded slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slightly scored from wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,210 miles

cat back exhaust detteriated but not blowing

Fail 30 Nov 2020 90,210 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cat back exhaust detteriated but not blowing

Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 16 87W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 72,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 72,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,829 miles

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

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

Rear rear box deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear rear box deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,388 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,177 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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KM57 GVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM57 GVG, 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 KM57 GVG registered?

KM57 GVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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