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GL08 UNE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,551 mi
Last recorded116,551 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 116,551 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 116,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 97,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,287 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,516 miles

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,338 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,670 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,171 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre deteriorated

reverse lamp not working

Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre deteriorated

reverse lamp not working

Fail 15 May 2012 37,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,495 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 UNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

GL08 UNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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