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GX53 WFR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,032 mi
Last recorded138,032 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 WFR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 138,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 128,030 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 128,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 120,980 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,500 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 108,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 97,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 88,060 miles

Damage to O/S/F anti roll bar drop link dust cover

Exhaust noisy (Poss flexi pipe)

Front brake pads low

Front discs poor condition

N/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 74,487 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 74,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,074 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 53,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,489 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,373 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 26,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GX53 WFR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GX53 WFR, 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 GX53 WFR registered?

GX53 WFR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GX53 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 WFR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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