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GY08 TFK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,435 mi
Last recorded157,435 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 TFK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 157,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wiring rubbing on tyre (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 157,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wiring rubbing on tyre (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,416 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 149,416 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 146,035 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 146,035 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 89,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,045 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner tie rods have slight play in ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,869 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE WORN/PERISHED

BOTH SIDES INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN

O/S MIRROR BROKEN

Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE WORN/PERISHED

BOTH SIDES INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN

O/S MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,893 miles

off side rear outer disc is scored needs changing

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 TFK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

GY08 TFK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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