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KW57 FGU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 53,284 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,905 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OSR tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also prevented full inspection of rear centre sear belt as using centre seat belt buckle ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 41,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also prevented full inspection of rear centre sear belt as using centre seat belt buckle ()

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner front at bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 37,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner front at bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,455 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 32,665 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 29,610 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

P/S/R tyre perished.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 26,577 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

P/S/R and both front tyres perished.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,552 miles

Both front tyres and N/S/R tyre perished.

N/S/F brake disk corroded on friction surface.

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 22 Jun 2011 13,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,215 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 FGU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

KW57 FGU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KW57 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 FGU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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