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GY08 PCO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 PCO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 95,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,185 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,004 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 69,002 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 66,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 66,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,494 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,501 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 57,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,627 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,036 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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GY08 PCO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY08 PCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY08 PCO?

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What year was GY08 PCO registered?

GY08 PCO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is GY08 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 PCO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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