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GL08 NBK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 149,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 143,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 139,074 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 132,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 132,967 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 127,787 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 127,758 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,743 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 106,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking at o/s steering rack end (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,364 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 99,364 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,214 miles

Front exhaust flexi breaking up

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,739 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,069 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 NBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

GL08 NBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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