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GF58 WRE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 WRE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 60,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,471 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 47,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Wheel cylinder (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,534 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2017 37,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2016 35,650 miles

offside front tyre has tears

Fail 2 Jan 2016 35,650 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has tears

Pass 3 Jan 2015 32,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 30,513 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 30,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,872 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 23,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GF58 WRE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF58 WRE, 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 GF58 WRE registered?

GF58 WRE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is GF58 WRE safe to buy?

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