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GV57 VBG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,095 mi
Last recorded113,095 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VBG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,610 miles

exhust minor leek middle section..

front suspension arms slight play o/s and n/s ,,

steering rack joints slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,586 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,694 miles

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 ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,694 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,262 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,310 miles

exhaust corroded and loose around front flexy pipe

Fail 29 Feb 2016 71,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,844 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,605 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 44,605 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,883 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,321 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 32,301 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,554 miles

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

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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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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