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GR57 EOA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 EOA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 74,771 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 73,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both ns and os head light are cloudy beam pattern slightly affected

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 72,167 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner position bulb not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,976 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

tail gate not opening

Fail 17 Jan 2022 69,223 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on mirror removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

tail gate not opening

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,108 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 64,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,146 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 56,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 38,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,732 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 21,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,612 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 16,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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GR57 EOA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GR57 EOA, 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 GR57 EOA registered?

GR57 EOA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GR57 EOA safe to buy?

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