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GD08 DZZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,177 mi
Last recorded121,177 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DZZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 121,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,185 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,868 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,811 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc thickness wearing close too limit (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc wearing close to limit (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 82,463 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc thickness wearing close too limit (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc wearing close to limit (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,745 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,745 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,528 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 28,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GD08 DZZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc 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 GD08 DZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD08 DZZ registered?

GD08 DZZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is GD08 DZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 DZZ 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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