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GP57 LVG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,236 mi
Last recorded104,236 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 LVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,170 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Dec 2024 90,148 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 90,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/r15-85v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r15-85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r15-85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r15-85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 86,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/r15-85v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r15-85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,402 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve starting to rust

front bumper and nearside outer sill panel slight damage

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

nearside rear axle mounting bush starting to split/ wear

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread

offside rear suspension coil spring and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,584 miles

front bumper and nearside outer sill panel slight damage

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and slight leak

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

offside rear suspension coil spring and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

screen washer bottle slight leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside lower outer sill damaged

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 73,924 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected reverse light switch wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image / suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside lower outer sill damaged

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,760 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,696 miles

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

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)

engine covers fitted .

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,942 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)

engine covers fitted .

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread .

rear tyres have perish cracks in tread and side walls .

Fail 21 Jan 2016 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted .

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread .

rear tyres have perish cracks in tread and side walls .

Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 25,212 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,951 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 14,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 11,993 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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GP57 LVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

GP57 LVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is GP57 LVG safe to buy?

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