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KR57 GLZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,486 mi
Last recorded126,486 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 GLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded NS Underside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear underside corrosion on surface

Fail 5 Jan 2026 126,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded NS Underside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear underside corrosion on surface

Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded NS Underside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 117,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 113,033 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 113,033 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 108,709 miles

Mist of oil underside

Fail 29 Dec 2021 108,709 miles

Mist of oil underside

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,734 miles

Mist of oil underside

Fail 7 Jan 2021 106,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lock to lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lock to lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Mist of oil underside

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,129 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RUBBERS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,859 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,859 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,963 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 91,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,616 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 77,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 47,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,395 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,511 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)

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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KR57 GLZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KR57 GLZ, 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 KR57 GLZ registered?

KR57 GLZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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