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KV58 KWJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,154 mi
Last recorded150,154 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 KWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 150,154 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed OIL LIGHT COMES ON FLASHING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM ARM, REAR BUSHES (SUGGEST FULL WISHBONE ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated CYLINDER BURST?? CONTAMINATED (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY VERY CLOSE / WORN BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade is split

Pass 14 Apr 2021 112,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,016 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 101,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dipbeam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise bonnet damaged advise front brake discs worn advise some travel to handbrake

Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise bonnet damaged advise front brake discs worn advise some travel to handbrake

Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,102 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 51,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 27,584 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,584 miles

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

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

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 KWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KV58 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

KV58 KWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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