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GJ58 UPV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,182 mi
Last recorded136,182 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,182 miles

play in steering rack inner fixings

Fail 29 Oct 2018 136,182 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner fixings

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,614 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,984 miles

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

handbrake high

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,326 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 79,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 62,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,466 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front seat back release insecure

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 Oct 2013 41,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front seat back release insecure

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,081 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

cut to o/s/f tyre on tread area

Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,937 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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GJ58 UPV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

GJ58 UPV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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