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GL57 VJK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,535 mi
Last recorded156,535 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VJK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 156,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 151,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow exhaust

slight wear nsf top suspension mounting

small split os outer cv boot

Fail 2 Dec 2024 151,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight blow exhaust

slight wear nsf top suspension mounting

small split os outer cv boot

Pass 6 Dec 2023 149,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle and undercarriage

Fail 5 Dec 2023 149,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

Offside Front tyre underinflated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery charge very low. Had to bump start vehicle to undertake emissions test

coolant level low

surface corrosion on rear axle and undercarriage

Pass 26 Sep 2022 144,922 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 144,922 miles

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

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

oil level very low

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,136 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight play at steering inner joint

Fail 6 Oct 2020 118,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wipers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner slight play at steering inner joint

Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 18 Oct 2019 113,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,266 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,357 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2015 60,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 16,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GL57 VJK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL57 VJK, 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 GL57 VJK registered?

GL57 VJK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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