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GV08 EYZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EYZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 105,773 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2020 102,583 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,951 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished,cracking & flat spots

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished,cracking & flat spots

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 83,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rate Of Assent And descent On Rear Service Brake Out By 78% (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Not 3/4 Of Visible Tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2016 78,387 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 78,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,198 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 3 May 2012 36,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,702 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 EYZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 GV08 EYZ, 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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GV08 EYZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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