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KW57 EGE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,431 mi
Last recorded135,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 EGE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 135,431 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 124,387 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 112,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,894 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)

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,806 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,560 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 EGE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KW57 EGE, 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 EGE registered?

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

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