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GL08 FJF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,920 mi
Last recorded129,920 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FJF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 129,920 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 122,946 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 122,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 112,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 102,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 96,571 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,666 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,659 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,411 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,063 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

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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GL08 FJF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL08 FJF, 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 GL08 FJF registered?

GL08 FJF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is GL08 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 FJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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