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GJ58 ZKS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,797 mi
Last recorded70,797 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 ZKS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,797 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 57,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping directly into alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 55,316 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping directly into alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 52,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing side mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,125 miles

Central interior mirror missing from windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 51,125 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 47,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,998 miles

Nearside both tyres cracking/perished no cord exposed

Nearside both tyres cracking/perished no cord exposed

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 44,998 miles

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

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

Nearside both tyres cracking/perished no cord exposed

Nearside both tyres cracking/perished no cord exposed

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,035 miles

Nearside both tyres cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & no visible tread inner edge (close to cord) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,035 miles

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

Nearside both tyres cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & no visible tread inner edge (close to cord) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 39,009 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns wiper blade split ,but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 27,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,141 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 ZKS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZKS, 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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GJ58 ZKS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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