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BL08 GCZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,945 mi
Last recorded112,945 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GCZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,650 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 94,647 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspect brake leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 89,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,165 miles

advice underbody trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,936 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 53,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jul 2014 27,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,657 miles

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

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,646 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

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 GCZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

BL08 GCZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is BL08 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 GCZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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