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GV08 HTU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,333 mi
Last recorded143,333 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 143,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 127,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 119,044 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 119,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 108,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 108,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 101,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 80,662 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 80,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty? (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,194 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low edge /stepped treads

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,715 miles

nearside rear tyre mishapen causing vibration 205/45/16

Fail 16 Jan 2014 50,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre mishapen causing vibration 205/45/16

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,675 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 35,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,725 miles

205/45/16 W both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges almost exposing cords and weakening tyre.Advise replace tyres and check alignment

Fail 25 Jan 2012 20,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205/45/16 W both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges almost exposing cords and weakening tyre.Advise replace tyres and check alignment

Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,367 miles

rear hatch not opening

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 HTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

GV08 HTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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