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KW57 FGC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,272 mi
Last recorded205,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 205,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 205,107 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 182,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi area (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust support broken

play o/s intermediate steering rack joint

Fail 21 Jan 2017 182,275 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated catch siezed (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi area (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust support broken

play o/s intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 20 Jan 2016 157,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 132,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,674 miles

offside front tyre has cracks to sidewall and tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,665 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 79,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,350 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn close to legal limit.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,046 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 FGC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

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

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