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KV58 EAM

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,015 mi
Last recorded160,015 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 EAM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 160,015 miles

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

Rear Axle corroding.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 160,015 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroding.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 151,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 143,201 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 136,680 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 136,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 134,354 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin To excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 134,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin To excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,706 miles

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 130,706 miles

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding on

handbrake reserve travel low (hitting stops)

Fail 11 Aug 2018 126,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding on

handbrake reserve travel low (hitting stops)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 119,777 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TO EXCESS ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 119,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TO EXCESS ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,324 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,324 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

slight play nearside front steering arm

Fail 14 Sep 2015 93,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,492 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)

both front tyres bald on edges

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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KV58 EAM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KV58 EAM, 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 KV58 EAM registered?

KV58 EAM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KV58 EAM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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