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GN08 YTK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YTK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,808 miles

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

Handbrake travel suggests adjustment of rear brakes

Offside Rear Rubber mud flap lightly fouling OSR tyre

Under body shields obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 Mar 2017 136,808 miles

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

Handbrake travel suggests adjustment of rear brakes

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rubber mud flap lightly fouling OSR tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under body shields obscuring some testable items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,014 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 133,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,455 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 125,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 116,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,499 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2013 110,719 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 110,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,272 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,743 miles

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

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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GN08 YTK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GN08 YTK, 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 GN08 YTK registered?

GN08 YTK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is GN08 YTK safe to buy?

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