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GV08 VUR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,227 mi
Last recorded90,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage on nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage on nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 69,344 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 69,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,114 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,179 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,021 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

eml on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,021 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroding

eml on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,696 miles

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

rear exhaust deterorating

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,142 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 VUR 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 73.7%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

Is GV08 VUR safe to buy?

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