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KW57 GKE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,563 mi
Last recorded111,563 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 111,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 109,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front ball joint boot perishing, but prevents the ingress of dirt - both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 109,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front ball joint boot perishing, but prevents the ingress of dirt - both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,680 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 106,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,756 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 104,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,876 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 87,879 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45r16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,260 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 205/45r16

Fail 31 Jan 2017 79,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges 205/45r16

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r +o/s/f tyres perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 55,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,005 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 36,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,230 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 20,206 miles

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

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

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 GKE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

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

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