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GV08 VUF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,835 mi
Last recorded75,835 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 75,835 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 75,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 69,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,733 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 60,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2022 52,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,766 miles

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

Front flexi deteriorated

exhaust system back box rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2021 44,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front flexi deteriorated

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

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

exhaust system back box rusty

Pass 13 May 2020 43,521 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 42,189 miles

Auxiliary belt perished.

Front exhaust flexi perished

Noise from auxiliary / cam belt area

Pass 14 May 2018 40,785 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 15 May 2017 38,946 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 38,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 35,964 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust is not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 35,964 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust is not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 33,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,663 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 31,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,698 miles

b oth rear discs inner faces starting to waste

rear exhaust box outer cover starting to rust

slight paint and body damage to o/s/r

Pass 14 May 2011 15,331 miles

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

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 VUF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

GV08 VUF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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