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GD08 FFU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,937 mi
Last recorded142,937 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,937 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 142,928 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 129,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 129,236 miles

Emissions not tested due to excssive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 97,532 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock dust covers insacure

front discs and pads worn thin

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear wheel arch very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc starting to show corrosion

corrosion showing on NSR wheel arch

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,964 miles

front pade slighly sticking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,091 miles

Difficulty opening passenger door from inside,contaminated aperture seal sticking to door

Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,091 miles

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

Difficulty opening passenger door from inside,contaminated aperture seal sticking to door

N/s/f wing repeat lamp lens broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,681 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,873 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 FFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FFU, 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 GD08 FFU registered?

GD08 FFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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