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KW57 EEH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 EEH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 123,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers. (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,996 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,696 miles

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stop rubbers broken

Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,696 miles

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stop rubbers broken

Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 23,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 EEH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW57 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

KW57 EEH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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