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KW57 GHD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,231 mi
Last recorded114,231 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 114,231 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,539 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 105,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,502 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2022 101,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,797 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,608 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,603 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 69,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,319 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 59,319 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,223 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 51,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 44,215 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD DEPTH

WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 25 Jan 2014 38,725 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,363 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 32,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,994 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 13,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 GHD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

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

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