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GF08 HLO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HLO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 108,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 95,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,306 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,620 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,996 miles

Play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,662 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/F drum stick has play

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s inner steering drum-stick

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,107 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering drum-stick

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,185 miles

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

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 HLO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HLO, 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 GF08 HLO registered?

GF08 HLO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is GF08 HLO safe to buy?

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