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GJ08 BPV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,523 mi
Last recorded144,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BPV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 144,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 130,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small exhaust blow from cat and mid pipe sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front ARB links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv boot split and leaking grease but still stopping ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of o/s/r brake discs corroded and chipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked all the way around inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small exhaust blow from cat and mid pipe sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front ARB links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv boot split and leaking grease but still stopping ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of o/s/r brake discs corroded and chipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked all the way around inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 121,174 miles

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

rear silencer noise level low

Fail 10 Jun 2022 121,147 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 113,488 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 113,488 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 106,360 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 106,360 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,982 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,400 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 33,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,667 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 BPV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BPV, 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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GJ08 BPV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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