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GJ08 FCN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,591 mi
Last recorded146,591 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FCN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 146,591 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 146,591 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,642 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 136,640 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,222 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 125,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 116,669 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 116,669 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,350 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 107,326 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Aug 2021 100,199 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,081 miles

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2020 93,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2019 83,419 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 83,419 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 75,788 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 75,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,111 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,541 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 51,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 47,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 38,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,194 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 29,194 miles

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?

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 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.

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