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GV08 VTN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,892 mi
Last recorded130,892 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 130,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front numberplate damaged (sharp edge)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2019 130,885 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front numberplate damaged (sharp edge)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 126,672 miles

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 126,672 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 126,602 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 121,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 121,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,818 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 99,260 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slincer deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,260 miles

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

rear exhaust slincer deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,962 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jul 2013 73,413 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2012 54,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 May 2012 54,698 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,491 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 VTN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

GV08 VTN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GV08 VTN safe to buy?

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