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GD08 FFS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,500 mi
Last recorded133,500 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FFS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 133,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,645 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 116,976 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 116,975 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,118 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 111,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 107,041 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,533 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE

Fail 8 Dec 2018 97,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,133 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,320 miles

Nearside Front cut on wall

Nearside Rear cut on wall

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,926 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracks on walls

o/s/r tyre cracks on walls

Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offsde rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2013 20,684 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offsde rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,508 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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GD08 FFS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

GD08 FFS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is GD08 FFS safe to buy?

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