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GJ08 FDM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,946 mi
Last recorded119,946 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FDM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 119,946 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,165 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,165 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,882 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 53,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,340 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 23,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FDM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

GJ08 FDM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is GJ08 FDM safe to buy?

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