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GF08 DYJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 DYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex blowing slightly, rear box corroded and starting to seperate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm rear bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs excessively corroded and wheels very stiff to rotate, rear brakes clearly need adjustment or repair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear unable to rotate rear wheels effectively to check wheel bearings

Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested no headlamp beam image to test (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted door trim hanging off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex blowing slightly, rear box corroded and starting to seperate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm rear bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs excessively corroded and wheels very stiff to rotate, rear brakes clearly need adjustment or repair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear unable to rotate rear wheels effectively to check wheel bearings

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,981 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded calipers stiff (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working lack of water. (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded calipers stiff (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,351 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,351 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,421 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,118 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 52,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind rear brakes when jacked up

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 30,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,654 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 tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2012 22,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,252 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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GF08 DYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 GF08 DYJ, 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 GF08 DYJ registered?

GF08 DYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GF08 DYJ safe to buy?

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