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GJ08 BJV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,708 mi
Last recorded85,708 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,549 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,827 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 52,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,661 miles

Air-bag light is on

Both front suspension arm rear bushes are both slightly worn

Both rear tyres are cracked

Front wiper blades are slightly smearing screen

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,083 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,336 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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GJ08 BJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ08 BJV, 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 GJ08 BJV registered?

GJ08 BJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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