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GD08 FPL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FPL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,321 miles

corrosion on front wheel arches

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,321 miles

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on front wheel arches

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,004 miles

front arches have slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2017 52,004 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front arches have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,711 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 48,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe and middle box pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 45,279 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 40,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,066 miles

rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake disc's corroded

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 FPL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

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

Is GD08 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 FPL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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