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KW57 GJZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,006 mi
Last recorded86,006 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GJZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,006 miles

hand brake travel

rear axle corroded

rear exaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,449 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 81,447 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken at mounting to cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,695 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front inner wishbone bushes perished

Fail 30 Mar 2023 76,695 miles

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

front brake back plates corroded

front inner wishbone bushes perished

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,719 miles

o/s front tyre on limit

Fail 31 Mar 2022 72,719 miles

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

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,080 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 69,078 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,878 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,878 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,894 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,789 miles

exaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,073 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,360 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,806 miles

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

exhaust raer outer casing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,183 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,498 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,270 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 GJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

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

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