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GL08 OZB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,742 mi
Last recorded110,742 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 110,742 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 110,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,060 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 103,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAULT (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction GLOW PLUGS LIGHT, INDICATING A FAULT (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,462 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 64,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,907 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 43,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,567 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,543 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 22,543 miles

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

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

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 OZB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

GL08 OZB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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