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GJ08 SRO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SRO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 106,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 92,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 92,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres heavilly worn on edges

cuts to both rear tyres

Fail 5 May 2015 75,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres heavilly worn on edges

coolant below minimum

cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,138 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 57,178 miles

offside front wing damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wing damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,745 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 32,949 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 SRO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

GJ08 SRO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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