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GK08 OEP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OEP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,204 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear bump stops broken

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front discs inner faces slightly corroded

Nearside washer pipe split

Offside headlight has condensation

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 72,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,894 miles

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

exhaust rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,235 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,365 miles

15% imbalance on front brakes

22% imbalance on rear brakes

exhaust rusting

o/s rear suspension bump stop perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All wiper blades worn

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front flexi down pipe on exhuast mesh broken but not leaking gases

Front lower rear arm bushes splitting

Mud and snow tyres fitted to car

Rear washer inop

o/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,283 miles

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

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 OEP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK08 OEP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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