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GJ58 UPM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 UPM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cuts 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,129 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,020 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 95,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 87,345 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,167 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 78,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 70,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner small cuts on tyre wall

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,733 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe damage

rear exhaust box rusty/deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,204 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 56,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 22,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UPM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ58 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

GJ58 UPM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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