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KW57 GHV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,592 mi
Last recorded57,592 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GHV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 57,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,191 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,043 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

rear washer not working

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,043 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

rear washer not working

Fail 25 Jul 2017 53,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine Management Light (EML/MIL) on display indicating a fault

Front Registration plate has twin colour digits however these do appear uniform in colour from the required distance

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer rattles when tapped by hand (baffles?)

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 47,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,811 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2014 44,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,015 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,890 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

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 GHV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

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

Is KW57 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 GHV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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