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KW57 GHJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,781 mi
Last recorded86,781 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroede and slight unnderside corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2024 86,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroede and slight unnderside corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

tracking out wearing tyres on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 71,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,319 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2021 64,318 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 55,920 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 55,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre 205/45/16/83w (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres low inner edges n/s/f inner sidewall of tyre badly cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,604 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cut

Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cut

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,374 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,662 miles

cut to side of nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,253 miles

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

n/s front fog cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front fog cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,593 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 28,593 miles

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

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

Rear washer jet not working

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 GHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

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

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