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GL08 NAO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 115,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres have slight wear on inside edges

Nearside Front wishbone bush has small cracks and slight play

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2023 110,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

Service brake pedal has long travel

Fail 2 Aug 2023 109,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Nearside rear parking brake actuator lever poorly adjusted

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 102,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear parking brake actuator lever poorly adjusted

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

after market exhaust silencer fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 94,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damaged and worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damaged and worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

after market exhaust silencer fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 89,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 84,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,309 miles

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2017 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,258 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,039 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,496 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 36,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,676 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,832 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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GL08 NAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL08 NAO, 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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GL08 NAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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