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GU08 OOV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,197 mi
Last recorded146,197 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OOV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 146,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 136,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,891 miles

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

Offside Outer CV boot slight leak.

Fail 21 Feb 2022 126,891 miles

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

Offside Outer CV boot slight leak.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Fail 22 Mar 2021 117,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 r15 85v avon zv7/rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

advise front wheel alignment check

Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 109,707 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,720 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,681 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no liquid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front windscreen wipers not checked for clearing effectively due to no liquid to screen

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting and leaking grease (shaft end) (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting and leaking grease (shaft end) (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,973 miles

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

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

WASHERS POOR

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,892 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GU08 OOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

GU08 OOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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