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GF08 NHC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,328 mi
Last recorded185,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 NHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 185,328 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 185,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 173,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tape on front OSF wing edge

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2023 171,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 161,641 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 147,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 147,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 130,441 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 130,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No dampening effect at all (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No dampening effect at all. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 117,871 miles

Emissions not tested oil below min (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,667 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 98,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undercovers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

undercovers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,240 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 37,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,222 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 NHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

GF08 NHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is GF08 NHC safe to buy?

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