MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
cc boots deteriated
exhaust corroded minor leeks throughout
front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
play in both strut tops front
rear shockers minor leeks
tyres worn inner edges
exhust minor leek middle section..
front suspension arms slight play o/s and n/s ,,
steering rack joints slight play
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
No oil on engine level dipstick
No oil on engine level dipstick
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe replace asap (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2x bulbs inner one not working replace asap (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering arms ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe replace asap (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2x bulbs inner one not working replace asap (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering arms ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing relase/ secure buckle missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe replace asap (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2x bulbs inner one not working replace asap (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering arms ()
exhaust corroded and loose around front flexy pipe
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread and outer wall cords (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
exhaust corroded and loose around front flexy pipe
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV57 VBG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GV57 VBG, 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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GV57 VBG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2008.
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