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GL08 UNF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UNF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 88,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 88,581 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,488 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 79,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,298 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 64,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 24,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,516 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 21,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked not enough to fail

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking not enough to fail

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked not enough to fail.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,804 miles

Nearside front tyre split on outer sidewall but no cords exposed.

Offside front tyre split and damaged on outer sidewall but no cords exposed.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,289 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked/damaged on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 3 Jul 2014 17,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre cracked/damaged on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,709 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,069 miles

small cracks in offside front and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,276 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 UNF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

GL08 UNF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is GL08 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 UNF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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