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KW57 DWV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,218 mi
Last recorded99,218 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 DWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 99,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,417 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 89,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,857 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,855 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,881 miles

hand brake leaver has little reverse travel

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,476 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 82,476 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,704 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 67,704 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 59,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,404 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,193 miles

Coolant Level Below Min

O/S Front Tyre wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant Level Below Min

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

O/S Front Tyre wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,500 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 9 Mar 2012 27,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,992 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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KW57 DWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KW57 DWV, 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 KW57 DWV registered?

KW57 DWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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