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GP08 SZL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,946 mi
Last recorded162,946 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 SZL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 162,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt mist of oil (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jan 2017 149,251 miles

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

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

aftermarket air filter fitted

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Jan 2017 149,251 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported aftermarket exhaust fitted. mount missing (7.1.1)

aftermarket air filter fitted

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Dec 2015 137,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,791 miles

Both rear tyres worn lumpy on inside edges

Slight wear/play in both front lower arm rea\r bushings

Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn lumpy on inside edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight waer/play in both front roll bar end links

Slight wear/play in both front lower arm rea\r bushings

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,231 miles

Untidy amplifier wiring coiled up in the boot, under the back seat and draped along the sill

Fail 22 Aug 2013 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Untidy amplifier wiring coiled up in the boot, under the back seat and draped along the sill

Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,102 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 SZL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

GP08 SZL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 August 2008.

Is GP08 SZL safe to buy?

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