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GV08 VTX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,939 mi
Last recorded159,939 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 159,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and slight leak

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside outer sill panel starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

nearside rear suspension coil spring and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

spare tyre needs replacing

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 23 Sep 2025 159,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and slight leak

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside outer sill panel starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

nearside rear suspension coil spring and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2024 155,738 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside outer sill panel starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

Fail 14 Oct 2024 155,733 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside outer sill panel starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,735 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked not affecting rear view

Rear rear exhaust box outer casing deteriating

Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 114,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,141 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 105,141 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged [seat belt stalk blocked with object] (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,106 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2016 83,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 83,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,211 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)

n/s/r tyre starting to show signs of perishing also badly feathered on inside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre but not gone through

slight scuff marks to windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,379 miles

Front wipers judder.

Light scratching to windscreen

Nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,700 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 VTX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

Is GV08 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 VTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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