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BL08 GDE

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 137,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear n/s and o/s brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 69,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/60/15 tyre also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 63,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear n/s and o/s brake back plates areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,971 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 55,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear tyre sidewalls distorted

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 39,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear tyre sidewalls distorted

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 15,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,672 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 2 Jul 2011 14,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake travel

o/s rear tyre perishing and splitting

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 GDE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL08 GDE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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