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GL08 OYU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,648 mi
Last recorded84,648 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle defective

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,450 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches from wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches from wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

drivers internal door handle broken but still able to open the door from inside at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,886 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,837 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 44,837 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,639 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 38,639 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,990 miles

offside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 185/60/15

Fail 23 Aug 2013 31,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 185/60/15

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,433 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 185/60/15

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 185/60/15

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 OYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OYU, 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 OYU registered?

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

Is GL08 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 OYU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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