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KW57 FHM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,670 mi
Last recorded140,670 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FHM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 140,670 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Mar 2018 140,570 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,864 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,721 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 106,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 90,345 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,430 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,768 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 FHM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

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

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