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GV08 HTE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,350 mi
Last recorded94,350 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HTE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,264 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,215 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 84,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 71,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,272 miles

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

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

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

engine emission light stays on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,272 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

engine emission light stays on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,199 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,272 miles

engine covers fitted

engine emission light stays on

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2016 47,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

engine emission light stays on

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,367 miles

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

engine emission light stays on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine emission light stays on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,604 miles

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)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 37,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 25,815 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 4 May 2012 25,807 miles

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

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 5 May 2011 18,032 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 HTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HTE, 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 HTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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