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GK08 BZE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 BZE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 136,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 136,807 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 128,886 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 128,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,951 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 114,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 108,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 108,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,505 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,022 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,279 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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GK08 BZE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GK08 BZE, 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 GK08 BZE registered?

GK08 BZE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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