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GJ58 FRN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FRN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 137,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 137,330 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever on max limits.

Tracking out?

Fail 14 Oct 2019 126,939 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))

Parking brake lever on max limits.

Tracking out?

Offside front (inner) wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 113,471 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,161 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,359 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,359 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 12,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GJ58 FRN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ58 FRN, 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 GJ58 FRN registered?

GJ58 FRN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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