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GF57 NFM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,660 mi
Last recorded72,660 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 NFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise changing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 67,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 62,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,336 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,903 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 54,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205.45.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Drivers side pad nearly metal on metal, advise changing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 47,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside, change as soon as possible (205/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 40,076 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside, change as soon as possible (205/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,754 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 32,740 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,975 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,811 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,733 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked, cords not exposed at time of test.

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)

Wipers poor

Fail 12 Feb 2015 26,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres badly cracked, cords not exposed at time of test.

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 Feb 2014 23,748 miles

Both rear tyres, outer sidewalls have splits. Cords not visable at time of test.

Front suspension arms, rear bushes starting to split.

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,185 miles

Nearside front tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre, cracked/split

Offside rear tyre, starting to crack/split

Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre, cracked/split

Offside rear tyre, starting to crack/split

Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,206 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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GF57 NFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF57 NFM, 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 GF57 NFM registered?

GF57 NFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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