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KW57 FHG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,827 mi
Last recorded118,827 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 118,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody age related corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 118,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody age related corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,964 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre also getting close to wear markers ()

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake lever (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 113,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low needs replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre also getting close to wear markers ()

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake lever (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,131 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,751 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 80,749 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint mounting bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,595 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 65,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,067 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner egde

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

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 FHG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

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

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