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GY08 SZG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,196 mi
Last recorded119,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SZG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 119,196 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 116,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 1 Jun 2019 110,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reward suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 95,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reward suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,663 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads starting get low and brake discs rough/rusty

slight play o/s/f rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads starting get low and brake discs rough/rusty

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 28 May 2016 71,493 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre walls cracked perished

Fail 28 May 2016 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre walls cracked perished

Pass 27 May 2015 61,340 miles

n/s/r tyre distorted

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 May 2015 61,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre distorted

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 May 2014 53,612 miles

Both N/S tyres starting to mishapen

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to degrade a little.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 53,612 miles

Both N/S tyres starting to mishapen

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to degrade a little.

Pass 9 May 2013 46,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,793 miles

OSF tyre low on outer edge

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

OSF tyre low on outer edge

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,042 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 SZG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY08 SZG, 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 GY08 SZG registered?

GY08 SZG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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