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GK08 OFD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OFD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 144,634 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 144,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 119,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 107,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,165 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 104,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,859 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,206 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating. Front flexible deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2019 85,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer deteriorating

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,995 miles

nearside front offside front nearside rear tyres all perished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,450 miles

nearside rear and both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear and both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,110 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deteriated

n/s/f fog light broken

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,932 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,897 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OFD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

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

Is GK08 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 OFD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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