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GP57 LCW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 LCW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 101,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges lipped and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens defective - condensation inside lens

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2022 101,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges lipped and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens defective - condensation inside lens

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exsaust corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 98,018 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exsaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,636 miles

Offdside front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear silencer in poor condition

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2018 90,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offdside front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear silencer in poor condition

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Dec 2017 86,159 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 86,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,957 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,210 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,457 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 50,449 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,104 miles

front number plate deteriorated at corner

Fail 28 Jan 2011 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate deteriorated at corner

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 LCW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LCW, 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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GP57 LCW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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