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GY08 TBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 TBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,910 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

No audible warning on the indicators or hazards.

Possible noise developing in the n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,577 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in offside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to stop.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 79,574 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to stop.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,203 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to stop.

Fail 6 Jun 2024 76,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to stop.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,316 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside wiper juddering.

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 73,316 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside wiper juddering.

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,204 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 69,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front tyre won devoid of visible tread on inner edge. Advise replacement.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,512 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,510 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER LEAKING ( DANGEROUS ) (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,269 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside front and nearside front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,697 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs getting thin

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2019 59,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs getting thin

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,594 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,088 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Fail 17 Jun 2017 56,086 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,857 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,845 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 30 May 2015 39,543 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush heavily perished.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,008 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside front and nearside front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,877 miles

Both rear tyres are very slightly perished

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/R tyre had a cut on outer sidewall and worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,310 miles

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,205 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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 TBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY08 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

GY08 TBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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