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GL08 NAA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,215 mi
Last recorded117,215 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,215 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension lower arm starting to rust

offside rear reflector cracked

offside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

rear screen wiper missing/ rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,471 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front outer drive shaft boot covered in grease

offside rear reflector cracked

offside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

spare tyre pressure low

spare wheel slight damage

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 16 Jan 2024 110,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front outer drive shaft boot covered in grease

offside rear reflector cracked

offside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

spare tyre pressure low

spare wheel slight damage

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,894 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 100,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear silencer box heavily corroded & delaminating. Not insecure or leaking at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,313 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-section clamp/joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,566 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 88,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,817 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2015 69,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 61,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,072 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NAA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL08 NAA, 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 NAA registered?

GL08 NAA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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