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KW57 FFX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,755 mi
Last recorded106,755 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle very corroded and other suspension components

Fail 26 Mar 2026 106,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle very corroded and other suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed catch tight/sticking can be opened but not easily (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 102,350 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,687 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Splits on rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 99,687 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Splits on rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,819 miles

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

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (195/55r15)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2023 95,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (195/55r15)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2022 90,582 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2022 90,582 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2021 81,302 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2021 81,302 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm bald inner edge nearly to canvas 1955515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm bald inner nearly to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

bodywork damage nsf and osr

Pass 20 May 2019 64,251 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edge 1955515

Fail 20 May 2019 64,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing off on inner edge 1955515

Pass 25 May 2018 56,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,302 miles

damage offside rear door/arch

Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

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

damage offside rear door/arch

Pass 20 May 2015 37,069 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread (195/55r15)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 30,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 27,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,083 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)

wear to front brake discs

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 FFX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

KW57 FFX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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