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GF08 OJW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 100,254 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin deteoriated

Nearside Front console bush incorrectly fitted

Fail 13 May 2024 100,254 miles

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

Exhaust tailbox outer skin deteoriated

Nearside Front console bush incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 95,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 90,550 miles

Nearside front console bush incorrect orientation

Fail 16 May 2022 90,548 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front console bush incorrect orientation

Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,752 miles

Nearside Front console bush fitted incorrect

Fail 29 Apr 2021 78,752 miles

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

Nearside Front console bush fitted incorrect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 72,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front console bush fitted with incorrect orientation

Nearside front tyre small cuts to sidewall not to cords

Fail 20 May 2020 72,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front console bush fitted with incorrect orientation

Nearside front tyre small cuts to sidewall not to cords

Pass 17 May 2019 64,669 miles

Nearside front lower arm console bush fitted with incorrect orientation

Fail 16 May 2019 64,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front lower arm console bush fitted with incorrect orientation

Pass 11 May 2018 57,048 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2018 57,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 45,438 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 39,217 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 39,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 May 2015 34,325 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 May 2014 32,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,127 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 29,181 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and worn

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake disc slightly pitted and worn

Pass 4 May 2011 27,517 miles

nearside front disc slightly pitted

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

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 OJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

GF08 OJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 May 2008.

Is GF08 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 OJW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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