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GV08 VTA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VTA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,196 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,630 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,600 miles

Offside rear parking brake lever not fully returning

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 22,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake lever not fully returning

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 22,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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 VTA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 VTA registered?

GV08 VTA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is GV08 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 VTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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