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KW57 OLG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,112 mi
Last recorded108,112 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 OLG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,112 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 108,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear shock covers damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear shock covers damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,410 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF. REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 95,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SPLIT (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE EDGE. 195/55 15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF. REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,782 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,971 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)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 37,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,209 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 26,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OLG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

KW57 OLG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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