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GK08 TXH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,330 mi
Last recorded132,330 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,330 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 132,325 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 121,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 110,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside slow reacting and low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 90,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,006 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,493 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 35,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,333 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,377 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 TXH 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 73.7%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

Is GK08 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 TXH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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