MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail light together not working (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Nearside Front brake disc badly corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
park brake travel high
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc badly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
park brake travel high
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective to big for screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached is detached and hanging free (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective to big for screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc corroded
Nearside washer pipe leaking
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc corroded
Nearside washer pipe leaking
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning positrion lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both nearside and offside due to lever ratcheting fault lever jammed in upright position handbrake not applied (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning positrion lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area / advise proper inspection (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area / advise proper inspection (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre tread
front brake disc and pads worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre tread
front brake disc and pads worn
Exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside front seatbelt very slightly frayed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside front seatbelt very slightly frayed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs lipped.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs lipped.
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GF08 UUS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 UUS, 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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GF08 UUS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2008.
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