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KW57 GKX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,645 mi
Last recorded115,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,657 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front passenger seat not retracting correctly

Offside Front drivers seat not retracting correctly

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,657 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front passenger seat not retracting correctly

Offside Front drivers seat not retracting correctly

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 101,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaurst shield loose at rear

Fail 9 Apr 2020 101,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaurst shield loose at rear

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,760 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,437 miles

n/s/f tyre warn inner edge

o/s/f tyre warn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,006 miles

exhaust corroding

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,799 miles

exhaust corroding not yet weak or blowing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,991 miles

exhaust corroding not weak or blowing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,297 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 GKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

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

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