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GL08 NBJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,782 mi
Last recorded147,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 147,782 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 147,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 137,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 122,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 111,205 miles

crack on windscreen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,269 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 85,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wall damaged.

small exhaust blow at front.em light on.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,354 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,933 miles

Engine light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,474 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on, nearside front wheel trim missing, front brake pads worn near to minimum.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 NBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

GL08 NBJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GL08 NBJ safe to buy?

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