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KW57 GKV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,957 mi
Last recorded150,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 150,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 146,228 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,990 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 135,942 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,082 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,065 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,810 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 115,810 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 109,442 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Offside Front worn on edges

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 19 Dec 2019 109,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn on edges

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,527 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,604 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,723 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 37,016 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,837 miles

air bag light on on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,653 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

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 GKV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

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

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