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BL08 GBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,090 mi
Last recorded110,090 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 110,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake and service brake

Fail 15 Oct 2025 110,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

did not lock on rear both hand brake and service brake

Pass 12 Oct 2024 106,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front exhaust blow

Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,192 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,721 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,827 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 GBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BL08 GBX, 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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BL08 GBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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