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KW57 HMX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 HMX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 65,452 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 6 Feb 2025 65,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord visible 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord visible 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear silencer corroded and rear heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2025 65,018 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out both edges nearly worn through replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord visible 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out both edges nearly worn through replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord visible 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear silencer corroded and rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on both edges nearly worn through requires replacing asap 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges nearly worn through requires replacing asap 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 64,090 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on both edges nearly worn through requires replacing asap 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges nearly worn through requires replacing asap 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dropped behind the rear bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,663 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,663 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,450 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 57,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,662 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 55,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box outer cover loose

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 45,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,824 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 35,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,968 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 29,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,976 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,237 miles

front wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,359 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,315 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 HMX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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