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KS57 AXJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,251 mi
Last recorded149,251 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 AXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 149,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 142,305 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 136,985 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 136,985 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 122,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and sidewall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,102 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,102 miles

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

Advise tracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres sidewall damage

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre valves split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre side wall slight damage

Offside Front Tyre low on tread just legal

Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre side wall slight damage

Offside Front Tyre low on tread just legal

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,109 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 66,109 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Nearside Rear Upper Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,754 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,796 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)

very slight age cracks in tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,957 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,899 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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KS57 AXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS57 AXJ, 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 KS57 AXJ registered?

KS57 AXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is KS57 AXJ safe to buy?

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