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GU08 NLV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,105 mi
Last recorded94,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NLV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,105 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 94,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,876 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 86,090 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,880 miles

Engine cover fitted

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,103 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,103 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 47,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,925 miles

cuts to inner and outer sidewalls of nearside front tyre

water in nearside rear light unit

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,787 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,014 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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 NLV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GU08 NLV, 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 GU08 NLV registered?

GU08 NLV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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