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GV08 HTJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HTJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,931 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper blade a little smearey. 19" ff

n/s/r tyre badly perished and tread depth getting low,4mm.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 66,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 88v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper blade a little smearey. 19" ff

n/s/r tyre badly perished and tread depth getting low,4mm.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (195/55 15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,244 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 48,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,168 miles

front discs poor

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,967 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,457 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 21,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

rear tyres slight perishing

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 HTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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