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DU08 GBV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,588 mi
Last recorded49,588 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 GBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 49,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,307 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK AT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,342 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 45,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,419 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 44,419 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,205 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 37,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,365 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,900 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,727 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,182 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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DU08 GBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DU08 GBV, 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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DU08 GBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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