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GD57 BBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 BBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 109,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 101,851 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 101,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 96,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 90,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,086 miles

Gearbox lower mounting deteriorating/worn.

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

Nearside front tyre is on the limit.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,085 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 BBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GD57 BBX, 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 GD57 BBX registered?

GD57 BBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 2008.

Is GD57 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD57 BBX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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