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GP08 FOM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FOM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 124,118 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2018 123,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,893 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated

EML on

Front brake discs heavily worn/ pitted/ corroded

Slight play in steering rack nearside rack end

Fail 7 Aug 2017 117,893 miles

Electrical wiring insecure ECU and wiring insecure above gearbox (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one stud missing per wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Both registration plates deteriorated

Coolant level low

EML on

Front brake discs heavily worn/ pitted/ corroded

Rear brake disc heavily worn due to brake pad worn to metal

Slight play in steering rack nearside rack end

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,298 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

rear box outer case holed and corroded.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,296 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

rear box outer case holed and corroded.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,905 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 90,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,470 miles

EML on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,896 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,675 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 FOM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FOM, 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 GP08 FOM registered?

GP08 FOM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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