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GL08 NBB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,490 mi
Last recorded72,490 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

handbrake lever is nearing end of travel indicating adjustment needed or replacement

rear exhaust is heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,908 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,106 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

coolant weak

front plate delaminated

radiator damaged fins

Fail 3 Jan 2020 69,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

coolant weak

front plate delaminated

radiator damaged fins

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level is low

rear exhaust is corroded

rear washer pipe disconnected in engine bay

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,509 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak(radiator)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,348 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,395 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi cover loose

Pass 30 May 2013 42,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 35,699 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,055 miles

Flex on front exhaust section deteriorated

Front bumper damaged

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 NBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NBB, 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 NBB registered?

GL08 NBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is GL08 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 NBB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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