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KW57 OYB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,776 mi
Last recorded78,776 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 78,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

all front suspension components / arms corroded

brake pedal creeps

handbrake low reserve travel

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle /shocks corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 78,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axle /shocks corroded

power steering pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

all front suspension components / arms corroded

brake pedal creeps

handbrake low reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,470 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corrosion

front suspension components /lower arms corroded

headlight lenses deteriorated

power steering pipes at rack corroded

rear suspension /axle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 78,470 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added (3.5 (a))

front suspension components /lower arms corroded

headlight lenses deteriorated

power steering pipes at rack corroded

rear suspension /axle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,805 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,610 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy but beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,797 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n s f and o s f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n s r body sill damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,957 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill damaged

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,522 miles

Central Rear wiper arm faulty

Front Lower both fog lights not operating

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear wiper arm faulty

Front Lower both fog lights not operating

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no visible pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,843 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r, seat belt not tested

items removed from drivers area prior to test

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover splitting

Fail 19 Jun 2017 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/r, seat belt not tested

items removed from drivers area prior to test

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,093 miles

both front anti roll bar link dust covers splitting

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, seat belt not tested

items removed from drivers area prior to test

o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,438 miles

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

O/s/r tyre cracking between treads

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully check adult seat belt.

front tyre wear inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,190 miles

N/S/R Outer sill damadged.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,362 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 OYB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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