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GV08 CLU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,874 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,416 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,238 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,698 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 63,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,257 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,588 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,587 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit and feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,908 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,976 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2013 37,129 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,383 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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GV08 CLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV08 CLU, 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 GV08 CLU registered?

GV08 CLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GV08 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 CLU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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