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KW57 GKD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,863 mi
Last recorded88,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 88,863 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,660 miles

Nearside Rear foot and hand brake operation poor compared to offside rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot area cluttered

exhaust corroding

outer sill covers fitted

saloon area cluttered

Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear foot and hand brake operation poor compared to offside rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot area cluttered

exhaust corroding

outer sill covers fitted

saloon area cluttered

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,411 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 64,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,440 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,267 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 44,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,839 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,814 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,495 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 GKD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKD, 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 GKD registered?

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

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