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KP58 BWJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,349 mi
Last recorded116,349 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 BWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,349 miles

BOTH main beam headlamp bulbs possibly fitted incorrectly

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to low wear indicators

o/s outer CV boot starting to split and leak grease out

rearmost exhaust heat shield becoming loose and insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join of system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust system insecure due to centre sleeve corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH DIP BEAM head lamp bulbs possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

BOTH main beam headlamp bulbs possibly fitted incorrectly

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to low wear indicators

o/s outer CV boot starting to split and leak grease out

rearmost exhaust heat shield becoming loose and insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2021 105,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs heavily corroded inner face and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 99,901 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs heavily corroded inner face and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,317 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,971 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 79,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,995 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 26 Oct 2011 18,303 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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KP58 BWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP58 BWJ, 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 KP58 BWJ registered?

KP58 BWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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