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KW57 GHB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,782 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken , but no white light showing to the rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 101,782 miles

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

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

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken , but no white light showing to the rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear light lens broken , no white light shown

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 90,240 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear light lens broken , no white light shown

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

shields

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,837 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,566 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 66,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,777 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,233 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,153 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,862 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 26,862 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,181 miles

advise front brake discs pitted and worn all ok

advise front near side tyre on 2mm

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 GHB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

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

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