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GU08 NLM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,973 mi
Last recorded118,973 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NLM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,583 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 117,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel excessive foot brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,131 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Come on with sidelight switch (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,648 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,675 miles

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

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

rear tail box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,668 miles

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

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

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

rear tail box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,687 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 69,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,465 miles

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

child seat fitted, belts not checked.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,371 miles

child seat fitted,belt not checked.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,919 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 42,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,754 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 6 Nov 2012 16,938 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 10,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 2,592 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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GU08 NLM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU08 NLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 NLM registered?

GU08 NLM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 NLM safe to buy?

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