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GV57 VBZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,339 mi
Last recorded124,339 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,339 miles

Front brake disc backing plates corroded n/s and o/s

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

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

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

corrosion evident underside . poss been layed up idle unused

Fail 16 Dec 2022 124,339 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake disc backing plates corroded n/s and o/s

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

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

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

corrosion evident underside . poss been layed up idle unused

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,801 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 123,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 123,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear tyre heavily stepped / unevenly worn inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2020 123,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear tyre heavily stepped / unevenly worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,494 miles

Engine light on

Fail 23 Jul 2018 111,493 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,762 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,212 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,005 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread pattern

Fail 20 Nov 2012 69,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread pattern

Fail 18 Nov 2011 55,935 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,935 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VBZ, 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 GV57 VBZ registered?

GV57 VBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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