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GD08 MZL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,258 mi
Last recorded117,258 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 MZL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 117,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,797 miles

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

passenger seat does not fold

play in o/s steering drumstick

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,566 miles

Play in offside inner steering joint

Fail 25 Jul 2014 68,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in o/sidr inner steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,700 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in o/sidr inner steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,287 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,287 miles

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,895 miles

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

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

front pads 4 mm remaining, recommend discs with pads

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,330 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 MZL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

GD08 MZL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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