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KW57 FHB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,663 mi
Last recorded94,663 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,663 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2018 86,574 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2018 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 76,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak to front flexy pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front sidelamp dull

Rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Reverse lamps not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 76,451 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak to front flexy pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front sidelamp dull

Rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Reverse lamps not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 66,213 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 66,213 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,657 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 56,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,412 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,426 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,615 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 20,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,887 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 FHB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FHB, 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 FHB registered?

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

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