MOT Status
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146,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear (disfigured) (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre worn on edge
Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear heat shield insecure
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached lower wishbone bush callapsed (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached front lower wishbone bush badly callapsed (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front inner wishbone bush worn
Offside Front inner wishbone bush worn
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear rear silencer box delaminating
Nearside Front inner wishbone bush worn
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front inner wishbone bush worn
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear rear silencer box delaminating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
tyres wearing close to legal limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
tyres wearing close to legal limit
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 FCN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?
GJ08 FCN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is GJ08 FCN safe to buy?
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