CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK08 OEJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,944 mi
Last recorded70,944 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 70,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,953 miles

just met co emission requirement

Fail 19 Mar 2025 69,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak see manual readings (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box holed (full system rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge and cuts to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge and cuts to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

just met emission requirements

Fail 20 Mar 2024 67,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

just met emission requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat back lower pivot has play

Fail 11 Mar 2022 65,873 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broke on rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat back lower pivot has play

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,987 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots excessively twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 63,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots excessively twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Above oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,922 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits prob due to exhaust gass leak (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,954 miles

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

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

front brake balance on limit

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 42,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,641 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK08 OEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK08 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK08 OEJ?

You can check the full history of GK08 OEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK08 OEJ registered?

GK08 OEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GK08 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 OEJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK08 OEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK08 OEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.