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KW57 FHF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,973 mi
Last recorded78,973 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 78,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,134 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 73,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 87 Y 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 87 Y 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,420 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,937 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 39,122 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,963 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 29,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,748 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,644 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 25,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,231 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 23,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 15,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,047 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 FHF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FHF, 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 FHF registered?

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

Is KW57 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 FHF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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