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KW57 OXT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,553 mi
Last recorded82,553 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear caliper arm not returning fully

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 82,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear caliper arm not returning fully

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 77,750 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 74,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,575 miles

both bottom suspension arms have play in rear bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2022 67,574 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both bottom suspension arms have play in rear bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 64,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,772 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 63,770 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre approx 2.5 mm in places

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,778 miles

Both side front and both side rear brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Both side front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Exhaust slightly blowing from middle box

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,418 miles

exhaust back box outer skins corroded

rear brake corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,292 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Nearside front shock absorber dump

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 51,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle Exhaust pipe joiner broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Nearside front shock absorber dump

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 47,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

exhaust flexy is damaged and exhaust is corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,940 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on outter edges

exhaust system corroded

front brakes are more than 50% worn

Fail 23 Feb 2015 42,940 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)

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

both front tyres are wearing on outter edges

exhaust system corroded

front brakes are more than 50% worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,128 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear wish bone bushes slightly cracked

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,133 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,346 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 22,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,162 miles

both front tyres 1.6m

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 OXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

KW57 OXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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