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GL08 FVR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,642 mi
Last recorded91,642 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,642 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint attached with one nut , bolt of three

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2025 90,175 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2024 88,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 86,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2021 81,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 79,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 73,783 miles

Exhaust rear expansion box corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 67,712 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear perishing

Pass 23 May 2017 60,578 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Exhaust flexible section and rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 3 May 2016 53,226 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 53,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 45,788 miles

Exhaust flexible section starting to break-up.

Pass 13 May 2014 39,410 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 21 May 2013 31,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 31,785 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre cracked tread.

osf tyre worn on outer edge.

osr tyre cracked tread.

Pass 31 May 2012 24,035 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,476 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 FVR 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 89.5%.

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 FVR, 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 GL08 FVR registered?

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

Is GL08 FVR safe to buy?

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