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GJ08 WYA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

208,254 mi
Last recorded208,254 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WYA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 208,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 199,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 199,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 185,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 185,370 miles

Front Undertray insecure under engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure refitted at time of test PRS (6.1.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 185,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear also heavily pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear registration plate bulb slightly dim

offside & nearside front sill bent/damaged

offside & nearside front wing panels have slight rust bubbles

offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge also slightly perishing

rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2019 173,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 157,151 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 157,151 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 133,811 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 24 May 2017 133,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section excessively worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 18 May 2016 110,394 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 110,288 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 92,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 92,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 75,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 48,551 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2012 48,551 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,249 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 WYA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

GJ08 WYA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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