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KW57 DXO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,504 mi
Last recorded76,504 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 76,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,499 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Brake pipe union corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 73,499 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Brake pipe union corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2023 73,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm chaffing subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm chaffing subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s shock absorber casing corrosion

Rear both rear brakes noisy (drum brakes)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

ecu insecure under bonnet

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shocker corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shocker corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,821 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 60,778 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,944 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,944 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 41,680 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 21 Sep 2018 41,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,814 miles

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 33,069 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 11,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,375 miles

nsf tyre sidewall has cut in,but not showing cords.

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 DXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

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

Is KW57 DXO safe to buy?

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