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KM57 WKX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,437 mi
Last recorded146,437 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WKX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 146,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 141,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,498 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 135,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,911 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 126,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad friction material has become unstuck (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer weak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 110,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer weak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,427 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 84,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,959 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 63,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 50,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,743 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 WKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

KM57 WKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KM57 WKX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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