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GP08 JFA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,895 mi
Last recorded74,895 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 JFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,895 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,718 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamps mot working

Fail 6 Mar 2025 70,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamps mot working

Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 65,143 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 64,712 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lights inoperative

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts on sidewall, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear backbox corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts on sidewall, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear backbox corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to get worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 44,594 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,854 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 25,295 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,949 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 15,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 6,131 miles

hand brake travel

NSF FOG LIGHT BAD FIT

OSR REFLECTOR POOR FIT

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NSF BUMPER INSCURE/ BROKEN

nsf wheel rim slightly out off shape

Fail 15 Sep 2011 6,124 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NSF BUMPER INSCURE/ BROKEN

NSF FOG LIGHT BAD FIT

OSR REFLECTOR POOR FIT

hand brake travel

nsf wheel rim slightly out off shape

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 JFA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

GP08 JFA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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