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GF08 HLV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

217,635 mi
Last recorded217,635 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HLV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 217,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 202,732 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 202,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 178,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 178,627 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 148,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 147,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 123,094 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 123,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HLV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF08 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

GF08 HLV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 HLV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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