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KW57 GKP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GKP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,496 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 131,496 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,518 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 122,597 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 122,591 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Off side front (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram leaking Near side front (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Near side rear (4.3.3 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,381 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 120,380 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 117,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.97 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.65% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 223ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 114,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 114,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 114,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

play n/s and o/s inner track rod ball joints

Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,548 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 30 Aug 2018 110,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s ()

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2015 90,665 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,179 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 60,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,609 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,579 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,835 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 GKP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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