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GK08 OEE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,805 mi
Last recorded138,805 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OEE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 124,740 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 124,740 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

boot wont open , access for test obtained through inside of car

Pass 3 Sep 2022 117,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Idle emissions erratic.

Fail 26 Aug 2022 116,826 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Idle emissions erratic.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,075 miles

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

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2021 98,075 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,854 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,454 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,094 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 61,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,422 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,362 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 50,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,744 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,630 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,374 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 OEE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

GK08 OEE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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