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BL08 GAO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,327 miles

Bodywork damaged

Front sub-frame corroding

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Front brake back plate corroding

Offside Front seat recline handle missing

Offside Rear coil spring seating close to fuel filer neck pipes

Rear axle beam corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2024 135,327 miles

Bodywork damaged

Front sub-frame corroding

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Front brake back plate corroding

Offside Front seat recline handle missing

Offside Rear coil spring seating close to fuel filer neck pipes

Rear axle beam corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Exhaust very close to pipes (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 132,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Nearside mirror body damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2023 132,401 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Nearside mirror body damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,424 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 128,424 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,785 miles

centre section exhaust knocking on floor

rear section exhaust knocking on heat shield

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,222 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 120,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,982 miles

Rear rear box outer skin rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2018 104,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear box outer skin rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,857 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,857 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,067 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 96,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,642 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,593 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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BL08 GAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL08 GAO, 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 BL08 GAO registered?

BL08 GAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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