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AO08 CGK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CGK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,412 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 77,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,535 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 65,535 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,469 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight blow from front flexi exhaust

Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,469 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,219 miles

o/s/f brake pads getting low

small exhaust leak from flexi

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,753 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,352 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,352 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,837 miles

front flexi part of exhaust starting to leak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,837 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front flexi part of exhaust starting to leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 46,964 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake servo pipe split but not leaking pressure.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,965 miles

nearside rear tyre weather cracked.

offside rear tyre weather cracked.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,586 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)

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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AO08 CGK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO08 CGK, 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 AO08 CGK registered?

AO08 CGK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AO08 CGK safe to buy?

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