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GL08 UNV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 109,051 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 109,036 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

front tyres tread depths wearing low on inside edges

play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,541 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

front tyres tread depths wearing low on inside edges

play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,081 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

battery test result fair

centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,884 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing is rusted

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing is rusted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,560 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,379 miles

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

front discs worn

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 UNV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

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