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GP08 FNT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FNT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,013 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Passenger side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Passenger side, front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 76,013 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Passenger side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Passenger side, front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,904 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer outer casing adrift.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,928 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 73,896 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,034 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,469 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,563 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in rack end (axial rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 62,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in rack end (axial rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,906 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,032 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 52,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,184 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 42,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 36,934 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 36,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,798 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,957 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 19,629 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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GP08 FNT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GP08 FNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 FNT registered?

GP08 FNT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GP08 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 FNT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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