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GJ08 FDO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,151 mi
Last recorded58,151 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FDO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,151 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 55,660 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 52,035 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,401 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Number plate light missing

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,499 miles

Exhaust blow

Near side mirror glass mirror

Fail 27 Feb 2020 39,499 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres low on tread

Exhaust blow

Near side mirror glass mirror

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 29,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,698 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,206 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 21,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,154 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,095 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 FDO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

GJ08 FDO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GJ08 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 FDO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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