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GY08 XJW

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,196 mi
Last recorded126,196 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,196 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 126,193 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,830 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,285 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 18 Mar 2013 85,730 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,721 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front consule bushes are split and perished

tread is distorted on nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

front consule bushes are split and perished

nearside front tyre is on 1.6mm

tread is distorted on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY08 XJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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