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GK08 OEU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,690 miles

Offside Headlight has water ingress

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 85,690 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Age related deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Age related deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight has water ingress

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both juddering and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,269 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 16 Feb 2021 79,269 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,816 miles

BRAKE FLUID APPEARS TO BE DIRTY

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,491 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,299 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,449 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,811 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,875 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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GK08 OEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEU, 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

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What year was GK08 OEU registered?

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

Is GK08 OEU safe to buy?

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