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GV08 VTG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 92,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,059 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,354 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 83,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 83,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,090 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,088 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,962 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2017 67,947 miles

Brake performance not tested due to worn out brakes (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs badly worn/corroded/pitted

front offside brake pads wearing very thin

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (fit a.s.a.p) (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres age deteriorated

rear silencer heavily corroded (outer skin peeling

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,075 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

small bind on rear brakes attention required

Fail 8 Aug 2013 373 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,879 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)

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 VTG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

GV08 VTG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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