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KM57 XXG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,304 mi
Last recorded132,304 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 XXG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle protective plastic casing defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2024 132,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack seals failed / leaking from steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle protective plastic casing defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2023 127,184 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2022 124,685 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2022 124,664 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2021 123,200 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2020 122,115 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2020 122,093 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,182 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

engine warning light on

n/s/f metal power steering pipes corroded in various sections

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,185 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 89,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,393 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,527 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 49,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,415 miles

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

off side rear hand brake lever on caliper not fulley returning

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 XXG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

KM57 XXG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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