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GL08 NAU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,078 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 91,078 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,778 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,440 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2020 87,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,922 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,346 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch repaired by tape

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,328 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 68,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,591 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 63,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 57,461 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 48,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 40,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 40,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,120 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 30,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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 NAU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

GL08 NAU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 NAU safe to buy?

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