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GY08 TDV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

199,679 mi
Last recorded199,679 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 TDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 199,679 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 199,663 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 185,021 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 185,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 177,411 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack Boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear ABS Sensor, Loose in hub housing.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 177,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack Boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear ABS Sensor, Loose in hub housing.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 172,326 miles

offside handbrake efficiency low. just made test pass

Fail 18 Apr 2017 172,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ornament hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside handbrake efficiency low. just made test pass

Pass 16 Apr 2016 154,908 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lever on caliper (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 154,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lever on caliper (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 139,705 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 139,702 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 139,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Feb 2014 120,544 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,460 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,558 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,558 miles

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

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 TDV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

GY08 TDV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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