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GP08 SZO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 SZO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,531 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill bubbled paintwork/rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise some movement may be in outer track rod ends ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake discs corodded/pitted

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2019 122,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak servo hose cracked/leaking near one way valve (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill bubbled paintwork/rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise some movement may be in outer track rod ends ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake discs corodded/pitted

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2018 121,801 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,201 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,617 miles

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

MIL lamp remains on

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust sytem in poor condition

n/s reg lamp bulb holder insecure

rear washer not working

surface corossion in nearside rear outer sill

Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in outer tread block (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

MIL lamp remains on

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust sytem in poor condition

n/s reg lamp bulb holder insecure

n/s/f tyre has minor kerbing damage

offside rear brake linings in poor condition

offside rear handbrake mechanism not on stop in off postion

rear washer not working

surface corossion in nearside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine MIL lamp remains on

offside handbrake caliper mechanism sticking,poorly adjusted may reqire further investigation in near future

rear exhaust silencer corodded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,539 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front footbrake showing imbalance and front brake discs may be slightly warped

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2014 105,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front footbrake showing imbalance and front brake discs may be slightly warped

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,112 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 94,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 63,324 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 SZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

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

Is GP08 SZO safe to buy?

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