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EX57 GNU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,341 mi
Last recorded121,341 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 GNU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,341 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 117,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 114,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,482 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,401 miles

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

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,996 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,858 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 96,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,928 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 89,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bridgestone 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bridgestone 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid put water in bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,373 miles

slight rim damage to n/s/r wheel

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight rim damage to n/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,174 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,655 miles

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to perish

Fail 16 Dec 2011 50,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,720 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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EX57 GNU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX57 GNU, 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 EX57 GNU registered?

EX57 GNU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is EX57 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 GNU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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