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GD57 BAU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,547 mi
Last recorded172,547 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 BAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 172,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front wings corroded but non structural

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 3 Dec 2025 172,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

front wings corroded but non structural

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,589 miles

front wings corroded but non structural

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 5 Dec 2024 164,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front wings corroded but non structural

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 7 Dec 2023 156,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 156,909 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,783 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 148,783 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 142,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 122,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,091 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,644 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,375 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 104,375 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,711 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 93,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,866 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,640 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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GD57 BAU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD57 BAU, 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 GD57 BAU registered?

GD57 BAU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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