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GU08 OPG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OPG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,122 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,772 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,796 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,464 miles

All tyres cracked and perished within tread

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 69,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

All tyres cracked and perished within tread

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 43,820 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 24 May 2013 35,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 35,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OPG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPG, 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 OPG registered?

GU08 OPG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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