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GP57 JFU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,260 mi
Last recorded94,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 JFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 94,219 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,860 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre- heavily worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low- perished and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,628 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 74,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,191 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges close to limit

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Jan 2015 57,173 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges close to limit

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2014 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,712 miles

Advise offside front & nearside front tyres are worn down to 3mm

Fail 11 Jan 2013 40,713 miles

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

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

Advise offside front & nearside front tyres are worn down to 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,967 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perrishing and wearing thin

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,557 miles

o/s & n/s font lower arm rear bushes worn

o/s rear lens cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2011 26,546 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)

o/s & n/s font lower arm rear bushes worn

o/s rear lens cracked

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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GP57 JFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP57 JFU, 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 GP57 JFU registered?

GP57 JFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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